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What did Notre Dame prove in the Fiesta Bowl? Where must Brian Kelly push the program forward? Irish Illustrated tackles those questions and more in this week’s podcast.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Irish Illustrated Insider records from the desert as Notre Dame prepares for its biggest game of the season. Can Brian Kelly knock off Urban Meyer? The podcast previews the Fiesta Bowl, where our staff is split on the winner.

What impact will Jarron Jones make on the defense? Where can Notre Dame get a motivational edge in the Fiesta Bowl? Irish Illustrated Insider hits those storylines and tackles recruiting with a commitment potentially coming soon.

What difference will Jarron Jones and Durham Smythe make in the Fiesta Bowl? How much do the Irish need to score to win? Can Notre Dame close strong in recruiting? The podcast tackles all that and more.

Irish Illustrated breaks down Notre Dame’s loss at Stanford and puts it in context of next season. What’s coming for the Irish and Brian Kelly? The podcast tackles the big picture.

Irish Illustrated Insider talks College Football Playoff rankings and previews Notre Dame’s season finale at Stanford. What kind of test awaits the Irish in Palo Alto?

Irish Illustrated Insider recaps the Boston College win and puts it into context of the College Football Playoff. Will Notre Dame stay in the field? Will injuries knock the Irish out?

Irish Illustrated Insider talks College Football Playoff rankings, what kind of challenge Boston College represents and hits recruiting after Deon McIntosh’s commitment.

Irish Illustrated Insider wraps up Wake Forest and puts Notre Dame’s chances at the College Football Playoff in perspective. Did the Irish back up their No. 4 ranking last week?

Irish Illustrated Insider looks ahead to Senior Day as Notre Dame makes its College Football Playoff case. The pod also talks recruiting, where the Irish could be close to a Top 100 commitment.

Irish Illustrated Insider recaps Notre Dame’s workmanlike win at Pittsburgh and talks about where the Irish will fit into this week’s College Football Playoff poll.

Irish Illustrated Insider returns with a look at Notre Dame’s playoff hopes and gets you ready for Saturday’s game with Pittsburgh.

Irish Illustrated Insider puts Temple in perspective and spins it forward to the College Football Playoff. Can Notre Dame keep winning through November?

Irish Illustrated Insider returns from its bye week to preview Temple as Notre Dame prepares to make another primetime statement. The podcast also highlights Khalid Kareem’s commitment.

Irish Illustrated Insider recaps Notre Dame’s win over USC and spins the season forward. Can the Irish make a legit playoff push? The podcast also tackles recruiting.

Notre Dame can make a statement against USC, on the field and in recruiting. Irish Illustrated Insider previews it all. Can Notre Dame perform under the lights?

The podcast returns to recap Navy, offer midseason assessments and take quick look at USC.

Notre Dame faces a focus challenge on Saturday against Navy. Irish Illustrated Insider previews the weekend and what it will take to get Notre Dame back on track.

Irish Illustrated tries to make sense of what happened at Clemson and what it means for the rest of Notre Dame’s season. Do the Irish have a material to make a run?

Irish Illustrated Insider previews Notre Dame’s primetime test at Clemson. Can the Irish stay perfect? The podcast tackles the biggest matchups, what to watch and makes picks.