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Irish Illustrated Insider focuses on the past and future of Notre Dame's portal season. Who among the eight winter additions could start? Who must carve a key supporting role? And what positions will be impacted by the April Portal period post-Blue-Gold Game? Tim O'Malley and Drew Mentock also discuss Notre Dame's timeline for hiring a general manager following news James Blanchard

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses Notre Dame's latest staff loss, the potential for a hire sooner rather than later, portal additions based on the opinions of those who covered them last season, and, of course, which young players might crash the 2025 party.

Irish Illustrated Insider examines what awaits Chris Ash this spring, the schedule next fall, and who might surprise among the young players vs. incoming transfers.

Tim Prister discusses Chris Ash's resume in a new podcast format called Irish Illustrated ISO. After an eight-year renaissance of Fighting Irish defensive football under Mike Elko, Clark Lea, Marcus Freeman, and Al Golden, Notre Dame appears to turn to 51-year-old Chris Ash, who has a background in college and the NFL. Defensive backs coach Mike Mickens is expected to join him as a

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses Chris Ash, more outgoing support staff, a potential incoming general manager, and nearly every position group in today's extended offseason podcast.

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses the defensive coordinator search, new names, notions, and ideas for a general manager to replace Chad Bowden, and offers a few thoughts on the portal news—or lack thereof by comparison to 2023—to date.

Irish Illustrated Insider reviews Notre Dame's CFP Championship loss, its portal defections thereafter, who might still join the fray in April, and offers an initial peak at spring competitions on the offensive line and (of course) at quarterback.

The guys go live to break down Notre Dame's heartbreaking 34-23 loss to Ohio State in the CFP National Championship game.

Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O'Malley are joined by FootballScoop's national college football writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice as they react to Notre Dame's 34-23 loss to Ohio State in the CFP National Championship. As always, Instant Analysis is brought to you by the RVMH Hall of Fame, located in Elkhart, Indiana.

Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down the biggest game of the season. Where do the Irish have a decisive edge? How can they mitigate Ohio State’s obvious advantages? Who’ll earn the hidden yards and win the game’s always crucial margins? And who cares who we pick, anyway?!