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Irish Illustrated returns to its Tracking the Trail podcast, starting with its first segment led by Kevin Sinclair, Eric Thomas, and Drew Mentock.We dug into takeaways from Notre Dame’s annual Irish Invasion camp that took place on Sunday in our first segment. This includes discussion around both Irish quarterback commits in attendance, five-star 2026 safety Bralan Womack, and several other standouts.In the second segment, Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas discussed Shaun Terry's de-commitment and what that development means for the 2025 receiver class. We also discussed a handful of receivers set to take official visits at Notre Dame this month, a Top 200 safety, and a pair of blue-chip linebackers who will also be hitting South Bend this weekend.Additionally, Irish Illustrated addressed a pair of high-level tight ends in the 2026 class, including a five-star on campus today and a Midwest prospect in the Top 150 set to visit Notre Dame next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Irish Illustrated Insider discusses Marcus Freeman’s Friday press conference, the program’s Irish Invasion festivities on Sunday, delves into the future of the quarterback position and NFL-ready linebackers, plus takes a floor-to-ceiling look at Notre Dame’s 2024 slate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a special edition of Tracking the Trail, Irish Illustrated’s recruiting podcast, Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas dive into the details and context around the Noah Grubbs commitment. Irish Illustrated digs into the significance of landing another high-grade quarterback, the shift in recruiting outcomes under Marcus Freeman, the skill set and potential in Grubbs, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 the 45-minute Marcus Freeman interview. #fightingirish #collegefootball #goirish #irishillustrated #notredame #notredamefootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley is joined by Tim Prister to preview the first four games of the Notre Dame Football Schedule. They start by breaking down Texas A&M (Aug. 31), then move to Northern Illinois (Sept. 7) and Purdue (Sept. 14) before concluding with Miami OH (Sept. 21). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley is joined by FootballScoop National Football Writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice to discuss Brice's reporting on a potential June Signing Period. The two discuss what the new signing period would look like, how it would impact the current recruiting calendar, and how it would alter the December signing period, which currently overlaps with the expanded College Football Playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Irish Illustrated's Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas react to Deuce Knight's recent trip to Alabama with Kris Mitchell, Deion Colzie, CJ Carr, Riley Leonard, Jayden Thomas, Beaux Collins, Jayden Harrison, and Jaden Greathouse. They then discuss the top 100 players in the Notre Dame 2025 Class, focusing on Mark Zackery IV, Derrick Meadows, Christopher Burgess Jr., and offer Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng before talking about Irish Invasion attendees Bralan Womack, Carter Scruggs and Linkin Zylstra. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Notre Dame has landed a commitment from Mark Zackery IV, a cornerback out of Ben Davis High School. Zackery, a member of the class of 2025, is a 247 Sports four-star player and ranked inside the 247 top 100. Irish Illustrated's Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas break down what Notre Dame is getting in Zackery from an X's and O's perspective and the overall trajectory of Notre Dame's 2025 class and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Irish Illustrated's Kevin Sinclair and Eric Thomas react to Gordy Sulfsted's commitment and then discuss the current state of Notre Dame's defensive line recruitment. They also discuss Simeon Caldwell, Daniel Anderson, and Justin Thurman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Noon kickoffs? NIL for defensive tackles—and hoops. Future head coaches, QB stats that matter, former right tackles that don't, and Link Jarrett's genius. Irish Illustrated Insider runs the gamut in today's episode. Irish Illustrated Insider is taking next week off and will return on June 3. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.