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Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Drew Mentock and FootballScoop’s John Brice react to everything they heard during Wednesday’s media interviews with quarterback CJ Carr, Notre Dame’s coordinator trio and all six Fighting Irish captains. The crew delves further into why Carr won the job over Kenny Minchey and why the sophomore appears prepared for the season-opening matchup at No. 10 Miami.

Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Tim O’Malley and FootballScoop’s John Brice react to everything they heard during Tuesday’s press conferences with Marcus Freeman. That includes the Notre Dame head coach’s comments on his decision to name CJ Carr the starting quarterback over Kenny Minchey. The crew also dives into the Week 1 Fighting Irish depth chart and who will be available for Miami on Sunday in Hard Rock Stadium.

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His new book, "Pray Like a Champion Today" is out August 22. You can get your copy here.Pray Like a Champion Today takes you inside the heart of Notre Dame football—where faith, tradition, and teamwork collide. Before every game, as the Fighting Irish take a knee shoulder to shoulder praying the Our Father, their chaplain, Fr. Nate Wills, CSC, leads them in a rallying cry: “Our Lady, Queen of Victory!” The thunderous response—“Pray for us!”—echoes through Notre Dame Stadium, setting the tone for more than just the game.Now, Fr. Nate invites you beyond the sidelines for an exclusive look at the faith-filled moments that make Notre Dame football truly special. With vivid storytelling, full-color photos, and links to highlight videos, he shares behind-the-scenes experiences that have deepened his faith—and offers inspiration for you to grow as a Christian too. 

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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.

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

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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.

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 a