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The Irish Illustrated team features a staff of 6 sports media professionals, including 3 Notre Dame graduates – the most of any organization that comprehensively covers Notre Dame football, basketball, and recruiting.Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com!Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today.What's on your mind?Talk about it at the Four Horseman LoungeSign up for our FREE Notre Dame NewsletterSubscribe to our Irish Illustrated Insider PodcastCheck out our YouTube channelLike us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter: @timprister @timomalleyND @jfreeman58@TomLoy247@JohnBrice1  @AndrewMentock@Bryan_Ault @ethoma10Download the CBS Sports App and get the latest Notre Dame news today.

A new season of Notre Dame football brings the return of a new season of Pod of Gold, where the South Bend Tribune's Mike Berardino and Tom Noie and WNDU's Jackson Neill discuss everything Irish. There was plenty to ponder in this early August episode. What are the early impressions of preseason camp, specifically, how good can that Notre Dame defense be in 2025? How about the offensive line? Then, there's the little issue of the quarterback competition, and who might have the early edge between C.J. Carr and Kenny Minchey. We also discuss the future - or lack thereof - of the Notre Dame/USC rivalry.

Key Points:Longest Season Impact: Discussion on the potential positives and negatives of Notre Dame's longest season ever, including the impact on younger players and the possibility of returning players hitting a wall.Hypothetical Player Performances: Speculation about the likelihood of various players achieving specific statistical milestones in the upcoming season.Miami Game Confidence: Analysis of the similarities and differences between the 2017 Miami game and the upcoming 2024 opener, with reasons for optimism about Notre Dame's chances of starting the season strong.Coach Comparison: Arrowfan624 believes Marcus Freeman has achieved more in 3 years than Brian Kelly did.Freshman Impact: IrishCheezhead1 is curious about which freshmen will excel this year, specifically mentioning Cree Thomas and Elijah Burress.Quarterback Decision: Brianb2b inquires about the likelihood of a quarterback decision before the Miami game.Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com!Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today.

Canes Great Don Bailey Jr. thinks Carson Beck is a true pro as QB for The Canes, thinks Rueben Bain Jr. could be the best D-Lineman in the country and is ready for the game versus Notre Dame.

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama discuss Notre Dame Football's top 5 storylines on the Notre Dame defense on the eve of fall camp starting for the 2025 season. Topics include:-leadership at linebacker-impact freshmen-the ceiling of the pass rush-the second safety-elite cornerback depth

Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com!Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today.What's on your mind?Talk about it at the Four Horseman LoungeSign up for our FREE Notre Dame NewsletterSubscribe to our Irish Illustrated Insider PodcastCheck out our YouTube channelLike us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter: @timprister @timomalleyND @jfreeman58@TomLoy247@JohnBrice1  @AndrewMentock@Bryan_Ault @ethoma10Download the CBS Sports App and get the latest Notre Dame news today.

Irish Illustrated Interviews is a bi-weekly podcast series that brings Fighting Irish fans one-on-one, long-form conversations with people connected to the Notre Dame football program. The show will explore how guests first encountered the team, how they remain connected, and the impact the program and university have on them today. Irish Illustrated interviews will feature former players and coaches, members of the media, and others working within the ever-growing Fighting Irish athletics department.

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama gear up for the start of fall practice with a look at the top 5 storylines on offense for the Fighting Irish and offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock. There is a quarterback battle to navigate, an offensive line that has to adjust to injury and a new type of quarterback, and more transfer wide receivers.

What to do to prepare your home before going on vacation. Also, a look at Peacock's show, "Here Come the Irish," a documentary on Notre Dame football. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at "The Sound of Music" as the film celebrates its 60th anniversary. And, Trisha Yearwood live to chat about her newest album.

Key Topics:Starting Quarterback: CJ Carr is the favored candidate for starting quarterback, with Kenny Minchey as a potential upset.Opponent Player Concerns: IrishB asks for one offensive, one defensive, and one wild-card player from each opponent that are most concerning.Recruiting Agreements: Fitball inquires about multi-year deals, binding agreements, and buyouts for verbally committed prospects.Offensive Line Concerns: Concerns about the offensive line's composition, including players returning from injuries, a lack of experience, and an untested interior combo.Quarterback Situation: Acknowledging the inexperience of the first-time starting quarterback in college football.Team Performance History: Despite not always winning, the team has consistently shown up ready to compete in week 1 against tough opponents in challenging environments, followed by disappointing performances. Will this year be different?Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com!Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today.

Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com!Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today.What's on your mind?Talk about it at the Four Horseman LoungeSign up for our FREE Notre Dame NewsletterSubscribe to our Irish Illustrated Insider PodcastCheck out our YouTube channelLike us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter: @timprister @timomalleyND @jfreeman58@TomLoy247@JohnBrice1  @AndrewMentock@Bryan_Ault @ethoma10Download the CBS Sports App and get the latest Notre Dame news today.

Key Points:• Recruiting Strategy: MattMcCarthy inquires about Notre Dame's recruiting process, specifically if they vet prospects for fit and offer NIL deals accordingly.• Offensive Improvement: cmupensfan asks about Will Pauling's potential impact on the Notre Dame offense compared to the previous season.• Player Performance Prediction: drewboy09, who are the best athletes at each position.• Position Battles: mtoddford45 askswhat single position battle are you looking forward to most (outside of QB)** Sign up for our FREE Notre Dame Newsletter**

Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com!Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today.What's on your mind?Talk about it at the Four Horseman LoungeSign up for our FREE Notre Dame NewsletterSubscribe to our Irish Illustrated Insider PodcastCheck out our YouTube channelLike us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter: @timprister @timomalleyND @jfreeman58@TomLoy247@JohnBrice1  @AndrewMentock@Bryan_Ault @ethoma10Download the CBS Sports App and get the latest Notre Dame news today.

Key Points:Charles Jagusah Injury & Offensive Line Depth Chart: In case of an offensive guard injury, there are discussions about whether to replace with another guard or move a tackle to guard and start a different tackle.Recruiting Success: Discussion on Marcus Freeman's success in recruiting NFL players' children, attributing it to Freeman's connection with players and the appeal of Notre Dame's education.Offensive System: There is confusion regarding the roles of receivers and tight ends in the Notre Dame offense, particularly the definition of a "slot" receiver and the potential for a versatile system.Preseason Rankings: Inquiry about the likelihood of a preseason top 10 team finishing unranked, specifically comparing Notre Dame's chances to other top 10 teams.Wide Receiver Recruiting: Notre Dame has had a successful week in recruiting wide receivers, but questions remain about how the offense will utilize their talent.James Rendell's Status: There is a question regarding James Rendell's projected performance for the upcoming season and whether his remaining eligibility has been clarified.Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com!Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today.

Ryan Harris, Super Bowl 50 champion and current Notre Dame football color analyst, joins the show.

Bryan Driskell from Irish Breakdown joins the show for an early in-depth preview into Notre Dame's football season. Check out all our early football season previews on our channel and let us know your thoughts in the comments!Ep.802- - -Today's Sponsor:Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://Shopify.com/crain - - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy

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We kick off our 2025 college football preview season with everything you need to know before the action begins on August 23rd. From revenue sharing to playoff seeding changes, new coaching hires to massive quarterback transfers, we break down all the major storylines heading into the season. In this college football podcast episode, we discuss the sport's new revenue sharing structure, playoff format adjustments, and rule changes (goodbye, Lanning loophole). We dive into the biggest coaching moves—from Bill Belichick at UNC to coordinator shuffles at Ohio State, Florida State, and beyond. Plus, we analyze the most impactful quarterback transfers including John Mateer to Oklahoma, Carson Beck to Miami, and Fernando Mendoza to Indiana. We also cover the media landscape changes with Lee Corso's retirement and preview what promises to be a season where familiar faces in new places could reshape the college football hierarchy. Is this the year for Clemson's resurgence? Can Penn State finally break through? And who will emerge from the crowded Group of Five race? Consider this your intro guide to the 2025 season. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro5:07 - Season start date and the strange familiarity of 20259:47 - "Old names in new places"11:55 - New questions for blue bloods16:22 - Revenue sharing19:37 - Straight seeding in the CFP20:30 - New FBS teams and conference realignment23:11 - New rules27:30 - Head coaching changes33:21 - Key coordinator changes40:58 - Notable transfers46:49 - Impact freshmen49:15 - Media news & random factoids51:32 - Consensus top 10 _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another edition of the Notre Dame Football Mailbag for the Hit and Hustle boys Greg and Jamie, where they open up the mailbag for questions from Irish Sports Daily subscribers on all topics related to the Notre Dame football team and college football at large. The questions range from how good the current 2026 recruiting class is compared to previous seasons, adding players from other eras, how badly did injuries play a role on the 2025 team, and more!

Key Points:Recruiting Update: Ian Premer, a 4-star tight end, committed to Notre Dame. Ellis McGaskin, a 3-star linebacker, is also committed to the Irish.Player Death: Oliver Gibson, a former Notre Dame football player and NFL player, passed away at the age of 53.Team Performance: The team is currently experiencing a positive period, marked by successful recruiting, player retention, and a championship season.Defensive Changes: Discussion on potential changes to Notre Dame's defense under new DC Coach Ash, including wider DE alignment and its impact on run defense and pass rush.Player Injury and Fatigue: Concerns about the potential for increased injuries due to Freeman's aggressive coaching style and the impact of a potentially longer season with closer games.Most Talented Commit: The author is seeking opinions on the most talented commit to Notre Dame's 26 class.Most Important Commit: The author is also seeking opinions on the most important commit to Notre Dame's 26 class.Independence Day Barbecue Guests: The author is seeking suggestions for one current or former player, one current or former coach, and one NDFB-related person to invite to an Independence Day barbecue.Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com!Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today.

The Alabama Crimson Tide got two more highly regarded recruits last night with EJ Crowell a 5-star RB and 4-star TE Mack Sutter. What does this mean for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama Football recruiting? The Auburn Tigers ring the recruiting bell too, getting a surprise QB flip from a Penn State Nittany Lions commit. Peyton Falzone flips to Auburn Football for the 2026 class, what does he bring to Auburn? Alabama Football QB Keelon Russell is on the cover of Men's Health as one of their “25 Gen Z Athletes” that will define the next decade of sports. Auburn Basketball's Johni Broome had his name called early in Round Two of the NBA draft. What is his future? Notable undrafted free agents: Alabama Basketball's Mark Sears and Grant Nelson Also, Auburn Basketball's Miles Kelly The Field of 68 gives us six first round locks in next year's NBA Draft, it includes Alabama's Labaron Philon and Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to another national championship contender, The Notre Dame Fighting Irish at #8. Notre Dame Football is coming off a national championship game appearance in the College Football Playoffs. How can you be replacing a QB and still be considered a Playoff lock? NFL Coaching Hot Seat time! Four are kind of obvious, one is not. The best and worst bobble head in Major League History. The New York Times has their best 100 films of this quarter century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide got two more highly regarded recruits last night with EJ Crowell a 5-star RB and 4-star TE Mack Sutter. What does this mean for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama Football recruiting? The Auburn Tigers ring the recruiting bell too, getting a surprise QB flip from a Penn State Nittany Lions commit. Peyton Falzone flips to Auburn Football for the 2026 class, what does he bring to Auburn? Alabama Football QB Keelon Russell is on the cover of Men's Health as one of their “25 Gen Z Athletes” that will define the next decade of sports. Auburn Basketball's Johni Broome had his name called early in Round Two of the NBA draft. What is his future? Notable undrafted free agents: Alabama Basketball's Mark Sears and Grant Nelson Also, Auburn Basketball's Miles Kelly The Field of 68 gives us six first round locks in next year's NBA Draft, it includes Alabama's Labaron Philon and Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to another national championship contender, The Notre Dame Fighting Irish at #8. Notre Dame Football is coming off a national championship game appearance in the College Football Playoffs. How can you be replacing a QB and still be considered a Playoff lock? NFL Coaching Hot Seat time! Four are kind of obvious, one is not. The best and worst bobble head in Major League History. The New York Times has their best 100 films of this quarter century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide got two more highly regarded recruits last night with EJ Crowell a 5-star RB and 4-star TE Mack Sutter. What does this mean for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama Football recruiting? The Auburn Tigers ring the recruiting bell too, getting a surprise QB flip from a Penn State Nittany Lions commit. Peyton Falzone flips to Auburn Football for the 2026 class, what does he bring to Auburn? Alabama Football QB Keelon Russell is on the cover of Men's Health as one of their “25 Gen Z Athletes” that will define the next decade of sports. Auburn Basketball's Johni Broome had his name called early in Round Two of the NBA draft. What is his future? Notable undrafted free agents: Alabama Basketball's Mark Sears and Grant Nelson Also, Auburn Basketball's Miles Kelly The Field of 68 gives us six first round locks in next year's NBA Draft, it includes Alabama's Labaron Philon and Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to another national championship contender, The Notre Dame Fighting Irish at #8. Notre Dame Football is coming off a national championship game appearance in the College Football Playoffs. How can you be replacing a QB and still be considered a Playoff lock? NFL Coaching Hot Seat time! Four are kind of obvious, one is not. The best and worst bobble head in Major League History. The New York Times has their best 100 films of this quarter century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide got two more highly regarded recruits last night with EJ Crowell a 5-star RB and 4-star TE Mack Sutter. What does this mean for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama Football recruiting? The Auburn Tigers ring the recruiting bell too, getting a surprise QB flip from a Penn State Nittany Lions commit. Peyton Falzone flips to Auburn Football for the 2026 class, what does he bring to Auburn? Alabama Football QB Keelon Russell is on the cover of Men's Health as one of their “25 Gen Z Athletes” that will define the next decade of sports. Auburn Basketball's Johni Broome had his name called early in Round Two of the NBA draft. What is his future? Notable undrafted free agents: Alabama Basketball's Mark Sears and Grant Nelson Also, Auburn Basketball's Miles Kelly The Field of 68 gives us six first round locks in next year's NBA Draft, it includes Alabama's Labaron Philon and Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to another national championship contender, The Notre Dame Fighting Irish at #8. Notre Dame Football is coming off a national championship game appearance in the College Football Playoffs. How can you be replacing a QB and still be considered a Playoff lock? NFL Coaching Hot Seat time! Four are kind of obvious, one is not. The best and worst bobble head in Major League History. The New York Times has their best 100 films of this quarter century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide got two more highly regarded recruits last night with EJ Crowell a 5-star RB and 4-star TE Mack Sutter. What does this mean for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama Football recruiting? The Auburn Tigers ring the recruiting bell too, getting a surprise QB flip from a Penn State Nittany Lions commit. Peyton Falzone flips to Auburn Football for the 2026 class, what does he bring to Auburn? Alabama Football QB Keelon Russell is on the cover of Men's Health as one of their “25 Gen Z Athletes” that will define the next decade of sports. Auburn Basketball's Johni Broome had his name called early in Round Two of the NBA draft. What is his future? Notable undrafted free agents: Alabama Basketball's Mark Sears and Grant Nelson Also, Auburn Basketball's Miles Kelly The Field of 68 gives us six first round locks in next year's NBA Draft, it includes Alabama's Labaron Philon and Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to another national championship contender, The Notre Dame Fighting Irish at #8. Notre Dame Football is coming off a national championship game appearance in the College Football Playoffs. How can you be replacing a QB and still be considered a Playoff lock? NFL Coaching Hot Seat time! Four are kind of obvious, one is not. The best and worst bobble head in Major League History. The New York Times has their best 100 films of this quarter century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this college football podcast episode, we're joined by VSiN's Tim Murray for a deep dive into the college football betting landscape ahead of the 2025 season. From Clemson's movement in the futures market to the wide-open nature of this year's championship race, Tim breaks down the key themes, betting strategies, and situational angles that matter most. We explore everything from sandwich spots and letdown games to the art of line shopping and why you should never bet teasers in college football. Tim also shares insights on which teams the pro bettors are targeting, discusses the impact of the transfer portal on betting markets, and reveals his favorite long-shot Heisman bets. Plus, how we'll be incorporating Lorenzo Lamas into our upcoming preview episodes.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro6:43 - Interview with Tim Murray of VSiN1:12:25 - Outtro_____A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe.College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Key Points:Defensive Line Importance: Discussion on whether the program should prioritize recruiting and spending on defensive tackles and defensive ends after quarterbacks.Coaching Success Prediction: Inquiry about assessing a coach's potential for success early on, referencing past Notre Dame coaches.Roster Management and Recruiting: Question about whether the coaching staff intentionally recruits project players who could become stars in their later years due to roster management complexities.Summer Enrollees' Impact: Five summer enrollees might be better than the entire spring class.Reason for Optimism: Notre Dame's victory over Georgia.JHerb77's Pet Peeve: Notre Dame's lack of stadium color coordination.Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com!Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today.

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama of Irish Sports daily welcome their colleague Christian McCollum on the show to discuss 1. The recruitments of Joey O'Brien and Khary Adams2. Kaydon Finley and Elijah Golden updates3. The 2027 quarterback offers4. The 2026 recruiting operation overall

Jerome Bettis, Steelers Hall of Fame Running Back joins Zach Gelb to talk Steelers, Aaron Rodgers, and Notre Dame Football.

Ep. 234: Notre Dame Football and having “Rudy” as a coach shaped the way Mike views “grit” and “grind” today! In this episode, you will learn how to turn personal wins into shared victories. “If you have a great day, make it a point to share that feeling with your entire organization,” he shares. “That way everyone can enjoy it and feel proud.” Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights.  Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: https://books.forbes.com/don/  Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness.  Special thanks to Anthony Dickinson and Karson Hills for making this episode possible.  

In this college football podcast episode, Ralph Russo from The Athletic joins us to break down the complex College Football Playoff negotiations happening behind closed doors between the Big Ten, SEC and other conferences. Our conversation centers on how the number of SEC conference games is driving the debate, explores the Big Ten's push for automatic qualifiers, and examines why these meetings keep happening without real progress.Ralph explains the power dynamics between Tony Petitti and Greg Sankey, why ESPN might not want playoff expansion, and how Brett Yormark is trying to wedge the SEC away from the Big Ten. Plus, the "reimagined" conference championship weekend, whether a breakaway league is possible, and why this feels like college football's most charged moment since the BCS era.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction05:02 - The SEC Decision Tree16:19 - Power dynamics: Who's really running these meetings?27:26 - The Unpopularity of SEC & Big Ten Power36:35 - Reporting challenges and ESPN's actual role vs. perception42:08 - The future of playoff expansion and what's next51:19 - Outro and preview season setup_____A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe.College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Key Points:Recruiting Success Factors: Discussion on factors contributing to improved recruiting, including active coaching, NIL deals, and postseason performance.Recruit Decision Process: Exploration of how a hypothetical Notre Dame recruit might approach the decision-making process, considering factors beyond fandom.NIL Impact on Recruiting: Question about the potential impact of the June 30th NIL deadline on commitments and decommitments for the '26 class, particularly regarding "prepayment" of NIL deals.CJ Carr's Quarterback Position: Neaux1 questions the basis for the podcast hosts' confidence in CJ Carr winning the starting quarterback job over Minchey.NIL Impact on Notre Dame Football: Jnew asks for reflections on the initial predictions of NIL's impact on Notre Dame football and whether any adjustments are needed.Offensive Line Recruitment: ND_ inquires about the reasons behind Notre Dame's decision to recruit six offensive linemen in this class.Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com!Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today.

Irish Breakdown answered questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish recruiting and college football from IB subscribers and listeners. It was jam packed with great questions so we had to break it into four segments. This is part three of the show! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Irish Breakdown answered questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish recruiting and college football from IB subscribers and listeners. It was jam packed with great questions so we had to break it into four segments. This is part one of the show! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Irish Breakdown answered questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish recruiting and college football from IB subscribers and listeners. It was jam packed with great questions so we had to break it into four segments. This is part two of the show! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Key Points:Football Spending Allocation: Notre Dame will allocate $16-$18 million to football and distribute the remaining funds to other sports.Defensive Installation and New Coordinator: With a new defensive coordinator, it's unclear how the installation process will be affected, potentially focusing on specific packages or expanding to include zone schemes.CJ's Offensive Game Plan: Assuming CJ's potential, there's curiosity about the run-pass ratio and the percentage of downfield passes, considering the team's strong running back.Worst Press Box Experience: MatthewBoles is asking for the worst press box experience at a college football game.Practice Attendance: WashND is asking for the percentage of Notre Dame football practices that would be attended if all of them were open to the media.Bryce Young's Potential: CMUPensfan is asking about Bryce Young's potential for a breakout sophomore season and comparing him to other players.Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com!Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today.What's on your mind?Talk about it at the Four Horseman LoungeSign up for our FREE Notre Dame Newsletter

Irish Breakdown answers subscriber-submitted questions in "We In or We Out" form on today's show. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and more on today's show. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Before we can move forward with our 2025 season previews, we need to heal. In this episode, we hold our annual fan therapy session, helping the Verballerhood work through the most traumatic moments from last season. From Notre Dame's shocking loss to NIU (on a first-time visitor's birthday, no less) to the eight-overtime Georgia-Georgia Tech nailbiter, we're confronting the pain head-on.Our listeners shared their deepest college football wounds: Penn State's crushing Orange Bowl interception, Oregon's Rose Bowl shellacking, Oklahoma's punter being its best quarterback, Texas's clutch 4th-and-13 conversion, and so much more. Plus: relationship drama intersecting with Texas State and Michigan State fandom.Let's process the beautiful agony of this sport before preview season begins. Consider this your exposure therapy in advance of 2025.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:49 - Upcoming previews & explaining Fan Therapy7:25 - Notre Dame's loss to NIU13:25 - Florida State and Oklahoma State bottoming out14:17 - Arkansas trauma18:28 - Georgia vs Georgia Tech 8-overtime game21:53 - The Backyard Brawl (Pitt vs West Virginia)27:08 - The Calgorithm and the Cal vs Miami game30:30 - Miami football being trauma adjacent39:50 - Penn State trauma moments42:28 - Michigan State fan (and relationship) trauma44:32 - Oregon's Rose Bowl loss to Ohio State48:08 - Oklahoma's offensive trauma52:31 - Arizona State gives up a 4th & 13 in the Peach Bowl58:25 - Texas trauma via Jack Sawyer1:01:12 - Texas A&M trauma1:03:46 - Texas State losing to Sam Houston in a restarted rivalry1:06:10 - BYU's wild loss to Kansas1:06:36 - Minnesota vs North Carolina opening game trauma1:07:47 - Rutgers' schedule and struggles1:08:12 - Tulane's lost playoff opportunity1:09:04 - Quick rundown of other team traumas (LSU, Washington, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Louisville)1:12:14 - Purdue fan trauma from Notre Dame game1:13:40 - Wrap up and preview of upcoming episodes_____A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe.College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Irish Breakdown relives some of the best Notre Dame football plays of the century on today's show. Sean Stires and Vince DeDario share their own favorite Irish plays since 2000 and take suggestions from listeners as well. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We share our top Notre Dame plays from the 2024 College Football Playoff season, we discuss the infamous "Bush Push" play from the 2005 Notre Dame - USC game, we guess SMU's over/under season win total for 2025, how make or break is the upcoming season for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, and Joey Chestnut will be back in this year's Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest after missing last year's July 4th event. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Key Points:• Most Irreplaceable Player: HaydenAdamsZ asks for opinions on the most irreplaceable player on the football roster, considering practical value.• Indispensable Players: ChronicDoubleG questions if any player on the indispensable lists has ever truly proven to be indispensable, excluding cases of injuries.• Defensive Back Room Comparison: Phil-A-Fel seeks comparisons between the 2025 Notre Dame defensive back room and historical DB rooms at Notre Dame, as well as to 2025 CFP contenders.• Notre Dame Player Performance: GlassHalfIrish wonders if at least one of Notre Dame's top 10 projected players is expected to have a disappointing season.• Hotel Booking Blunders: ItsAbbeytoBeHappy requests hotel booking blunders to be shared.Sign up now to access the daily Notre Dame news and recruiting scoop on the Four Horsemen Lounge and all of the premium Notre Dame stories on IrishIllustrated.com!Get your first month for only $1.00 -- sign up today.

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: What will the Notre Dame vs Miami point spread be when the game kicks off on Aug. 31, the significance of Notre Dame football's big recruiting weekend, what Notre Dame game would you go to if you could travel back in time, we guess Oklahoma football's season over/under win total, we discuss comments from ESPN's Dan Orlovsky on Vikings QB JJ McCarthy and the Pittsburgh Steelers with Aaron Rodgers, thoughts on Shohei Ohtani making his first pitching start in 21 months, thoughts on the Red Sox trading disgruntled DJ Rafael Devers to San Francisco. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Irish Breakdown answered questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish recruiting and college football from IB subscribers and listeners. It was jam packed with great questions so we had to break it into four segments. This is part one of the show! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Irish Breakdown answered questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish recruiting and college football from IB subscribers and listeners. It was jam packed with great questions so we had to break it into four segments. This is part two of the show! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Irish Breakdown answered questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish recruiting and college football from IB subscribers and listeners. It was jam packed with great questions so we had to break it into four segments. This is part three of the show! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

Irish Breakdown answered questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish recruiting and college football from IB subscribers and listeners. It was jam packed with great questions so we had to break it into four segments. This is part four of the show! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter

In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into the weird world of college football message boards, courtesy of our friends at Message Board Geniuses (@BoardGeniuses). From Clemson fans proposing eminent domain to control TV broadcasts, to Vanderbilt wondering if its players are too smart for football, to Florida State fans suggesting they'd recruit better without a head coach at all. Plus: Are Georgia's out-of-state intellectuals ruining the fan experience? What's the emergency coaching protocol when things go sideways in March? And we wrap up with the latest Connor Stallons developments that still have Michigan and Ohio State message boards at each other's throats.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction09:27 - Clemson fan claims eminent domain16:12 - Baylor fan is ready for more conference realignment22:54 - Oregon fan wants more recruiting accountability30:59 - Vandy fan wonders if players are too smart34:30 - Georgia fan is tired of New Jersey braniacs34:13 - Florida State fans are ready to fire Mike Norvell50:50 - Michigan-Ohio State tensions over Connor Stalions investigation01:01:05 - Closing thoughts_____A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe.College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into Florida Gators football with David Waters from Gators Breakdown. What are the vibes among Florida diehards around Billy Napier going into Year 4? Is DJ Lagway fully healthy and how has his emergence impacted the program? Did the Gators take the right approach when balancing the transfer portal with high school recruiting? What clicked for the Florida defense down the stretch? And realistically, what are expectations given a brutal schedule?00:00 - Introduction03:24 - David Waters from Gators Breakdown04:00 - Spring vibe check for Florida fans05:00 - DJ Lagway's health status and shoulder situation08:00 - Breaking down Florida's 8-5 season and late momentum10:14 - What clicked for the defense down the stretch?12:25 - Ron Roberts' impact on the defense13:51 - Player development vs. transfer portal21:03 - Offensive line development25:03 - Will Billy Napier open up the offense?30:53 - DJ Lagway's off-field impact on recruiting and retention34:32 - Scott Stricklin's desire for stability38:49 - Florida's player personnel formula42:46 - Schedule breakdown and realistic expectations51:36 - Closing Thoughts_____A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe.College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this college football podcast episode, we chat with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman about the little-known, high-stakes draft process by which Fox, CBS and NBC pick the Big Ten games that each will air this season. Learn about the insane preparation, strategy, negotiations, and decisions that shape our TV experience every fall. Plus, some insight into the Big Ten's playoff positioning strategy, why the conference is pushing for four automatic CFP bids, and more.Check out Scott's reporting on the TV draft (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6389813/2025/05/29/big-ten-football-tv-schedule-draft-fox-nbc-cbs/) and the Big Ten's push for automatic bids (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6398844/2025/06/03/big-ten-cfp-automatic-bids/)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction04:20 - Scott Dochterman from The Athletic explains the TV game draft11:30 - Network strategies: Fox vs CBS vs NBC18:00 - Surprising discoveries while reporting the story23:51 - The "Big Noon Saturday" product27:12 - Lessons learned from previous scheduling mistakes31:42 - Buyer's remorse over bad matchups36:15 - TV draft crushes38:25 - The sophisticated preparation process42:13 - Is there corporate espionage?44:45 - Big Ten's push for automatic CFP bids52:05 - Closing thoughts_____A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe.College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.