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Irish Illustrated Insider offers its initial thoughts on Notre Dame’s matchup against long-time rival Pittsburgh and examines the weekend that was in college football as Notre Dame received much-needed respite following a resounding victory over USC.

Irish Illustrated Insider runs the gamut of off-field conversation: who will stay or go? Who’s the breakout player to date? What can the offense do over four games to change your mind? And where does Marcus Freeman fall short of Brian Kelly? And do you care? 

Irish Illustrated Insider examines Notre Dame’s wire-to-wire handling of archival USC and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams. (Imagine that deck head one week ago, Irish fans.) 

Last night Irish Illustrated Insider's Tim Prister, Tim O'Malley, and John Brice reacted live to Notre Dame's dominant 48-20 home victory against rival #10 USC. They discussed the Irish defense's performance against Caleb Williams and the improved offensive line. They also reacted to fan questions and talked about Notre Dame's potential record at the end of the season.

Irish Illustrated Insider examines Notre Dame’s matchup with archrival USC. Where are the Trojans vulnerable? Can the Irish take advantage? Will Notre Dame’s running game prowess return? And how can anyone contain Caleb Williams for 60 minutes in an otherwise back-and-forth contest?

Irish Illustrated Insider reviews Notre Dame’s unexpected no-show at Louisville. What went right (defensively)? What went wrong (offensively)? And where will the Irish improve most? Because here comes USC. 

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses Notre Dame’s matchup with No. 25 Louisville. What do the Cardinals do well? Where are they vulnerable? At what position might Louisville have and advantage over Notre Dame’s personnel? And will the Irish OL return to form after a one-week letdown in Durham?

Irish Illustrated Insider delves into Duke for the final time—hey, you asked often. What went wrong for the offense? What went right for the defense? And can we get some more (Jeremiyah) Love? 

Irish Illustrated Insider examines Notre Dame’s myriad of favorable matchups vs. Duke while discussing a few troublesome possibilities in the mix. Will the Irish be fully focused after a season-altering last-minute in South Bend last Saturday?

 Irish Illustrated Insider’s Tim Prister and Tim O’Malley…well…we review the Ohio State game. All 60 minutes rather than the first 56. What went right amid the wrong? What hurt most, and where do the Irish go from here? 

 Irish Illustrated Insider delves into the much-anticipated matchup between Notre Dame and Ohio State. Biggest game since? If not now, when? Where are the Irish advantages and disadvantages, and what might have been overlooked as the teams approach game day? 

Irish Illustrated Insider puts a bow on Game #4 vs. Central Michigan before quickly turning its attention to Saturday’s much-anticipated matchup with the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Central Michigan is on tap, but Ohio State looms. Can the Irish focus on the task at hand with one of the nation’s marquee non-conference games this season on the horizon?

From pass rush (better than you think) to rushing lanes (not enough) to play-action successes (again), Irish Illustrated Insider reviews Notre Dame’s 45-24 victory in Raleigh.

Irish Illustrated Insider examines a handful of key matchups for Saturday’s contest in Raleigh: Can the Irish wide receivers extricate? Can Brennan Armstrong consistently move the chains? Will the Irish offensive line allow Sam Hartman to flourish? And what about the yet-to-be-tested strength of the Irish, the cornerback crew?

The Irish Illustrated crew of Tim Prister and John Brice share their final thoughts on Notre Dame's win over Tennessee State, evaluate just how good the Irish defense can be, and look forward to this weekend's road game at NC State.

Irish Illustrated Insider takes a final look at last week’s sterling Irish performance and turns its eye to a few keys to monitor this weekend that might bode well for future football Saturdays. 

Irish Illustrated Insider examines Notre Dame’s sterling opening act against Navy. What can repeat throughout the season? What about it was clearly a one-off vs. a smaller foe? And how can the Irish best utilize the program’s first-ever matchup against an FCS foe on the gridiron Saturday in South Bend?

Recorded Live at "The Bar" the Irish Illustrated Insider crew delves deep into the season-opening matchup this Saturday vs. the Midshipmen and takes questions from the fans.

Irish Illustrated Insider delves into the depth chart discussion leading into the Navy contest, finds a consensus regarding the necessary breakout player on both sides of the ball, and examines how the Irish offense can avoid another ‘Tale of Two Halves’ this weekend vs. the Midshipmen.