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Tim Prister and Phil Houk sort through the national chaos, the lessons from BYU, and what Marcus Freeman needs to fix. More carries for Jonaz Walton? A little creativity from Mike Denbrock? Time to turn the defense loose? Plus, a look at Navy's dangerous option attack and surprisingly effective passing game, All-Time Irish Hero Brady Quinn, injury updates, and predictions for Saturday's Halloween showdown with the Midshipmen!

BYU learns about Karma, former ND QBs playing lights out, an ND Heisman Trophy winner who never experienced defeat at ND, and a little Navy talk.☘️

The Fighting Irish Poet checks in, we go in deep on Adon Shuler and Jonaz Walton, and ask the question: If CJ Carr had completed that last pass into the end zone, what would this week’s conversation sound like? Hint: It would be just a bit different!

And just who bears responsibility for not getting a review of the end-of-half clock snafu?

Notre Dame's first loss in 399 days gave Jesse plenty to vent about, and Phil Houk plenty to discuss. From Traore's targeting ejection and CJ Carr's costly fumble to questionable play-calling and the officiating controversy, there's no shortage of talking points. Did the Irish play like champions? Plus, a wild weekend in college football, the Heisman race and Notre Dame's road back to the playoffs. It's Taking Five with Phil! ☘️

Can Notre Dame take its perfect record into Provo and leave with it intact? Tim Prister and Phil Houk bring 75 years of Notre Dame football experience to break down the Irish's top-10 showdown with BYU: CJ Carr's command, Jonaz Walton's emergence, a defense that keeps delivering, and the challenge of a raucous road atmosphere. Plus, Bear Bachmeier, BYU's stingy defense, keys to victory, injury updates, and predictions.

The All-Time Irish Hero running back series concludes with Jeremiyah Love. Did FIP save the best for last?

It's the 431st edition of Fighting Irish Preview. ☘️

Phil and Jesse wrap up Stanford, talk Heisman Trophy, BYU and more.☘️

Notre Dame's running game came of age at North Carolina, but there were still issues. Can the Irish cover the tight end this week and make special teams "boring" again? Tim Prister and Phil Houk bring 75 years of Notre Dame football experience to break down Stanford week, the latest injuries, and what playing like a champion should look like Saturday. Plus, Jadarian Price is this week's All-Time Irish Hero. ☘️

Bye Bye Bill, CJ Carr and the oline lead the Irish to win, Stanford is next.

Bill Belichick has had two weeks to prepare for Notre Dame. Should the Irish be worried? Tim Prister and Phil Houk bring 75 years of Notre Dame football experience to break down the North Carolina matchup, a pass rush that reminds Phil of Godzilla and King Kong with foot speed, and why Tim thinks Marcus Freeman might want to "choose hard" and stay at Notre Dame for a long time. ☘️

The Purdue “Rivalry”, should IU become a trophy game, what did we learn at Purdue, Week #4 national review, Fighting Irish best/worse of the 2010s, and a look at the Tar Heels- Bill Belichick with 2 weeks to prepare, oh my!

Football is fun, 3-0 is really fun, but yes the pursuit of a National Championship requires a non- stop pursuit of perfection. Phil and Tim talk about the running game, the lack of explosive runs And the need to develop at least one more reliable receiver. Other topics include the celebration penalty , how good Kyren Williams was and the keys to victory over Purdue. All this and more on the 427th episode of FIGHTING IRISH PREVIEW.☘️

MSU review, the ND best and worst of the ‘00s and just a sliver on Purdue.☘️

What young upcoming player would Tim Prister buy stock in if he could on the ND roster? What player is the key to Fighting Irish success against the Spartans? Tim and Phil Houk get you ready for this week’s match up with Michigan State.

What stood out most at Lambeau? Just how many points can the Irish score on Rice? Is there any threat of a Northern Illinois style letdown this week? Tim Prister and Phil Houk bring 75 years of ND Football experience to the table to break it all down.

ND Veterans Tim Prister and Phil Houk have 75 years combined experience covering Notre Dame Football, and Fighting Irish Preview has been a podcast before there were podcasts! This week they get you ready for the Shamrock Series matchup with Wisconsin, and Tim answers the question, ”What advice would Lou Holtz have for the 2026 team?”☘️

Things are heating up the season opener in Lambeau. Jesse and Phil have it in perspective☘️

5 bold predictions for the 2026 season. Five with Phil will be brought to you all season long by Coors Light, Made to Chill!

Who is QB2? Riches at receiver, secondary depth and the NFL draft☘️

CFP hijinx, social media hypocrisy, bowl game opt out, and some love for Love

Tim Prister reminisces about his favorite relationships made in his many years covering Notre Dame football and Phil Houk shout outs a big thank you to Pat Narduzzi. ☘️

Tim Prister calls the Navy win Notre Dame’s most complete performance of the season — and given how consistently dominant Marcus Freeman’s teams have been in November, Pittsburgh beware: the Irish look locked in as they move into the final stretch of their playoff drive.☘️

Tim Prister is not happy about ND’s lack of discipline, and this week it’s all about the defense finding ways to keep Navy’s blood sucking offense…off the field.☘️

What did Notre Dame most need to work on during the bye on offense and on defense? Tim Prister answers that question and gives you his key to defeating Boston College and who he thinks will be Notre Dame’s key player this week.

Jason Onye-Jadarian Price-Frank Leahy-Boston College and scary playoff scenario-just in time for Halloween!

Topics include: ND/USC game atmosphere, future of the rivalry, Who will make the CFP, ND recruiting and Brian Kelly’s struggles at LSU☘️

Tim Prister has covered seven Notre Dame head coaches. So which one did he have the best relationship with, and which one was not so easy to get along with?

Who is more important to ND’s defense, Boubocar Traore or Leonard Moore, and what about using the wishbone to solve the short yard issue? Think about this backfield: Tyler Buchner, Eli Rairdon, J Love, and J.Price. Phil Houk loves it, Tim Prister is not so sure…☘️

Five with Phil: 30 year ND journalist Phil Houk and Host Jesse J cover 5 topics: Traore, Wide Receivers, Officiating, James Franklin, and the beauty of the ND-USC series.☘️

Many were up in arms last week, and okay he missed an open receiver in the end zone. But CJ Carr went to a new level of quarterback play. Listen in for that analysis and Tim Prister reflects on his 500th (!) game covering Notre Dame football.

Notre Dame has a great culture. Boise State has a great culture. So what really is “great culture “ and what makes ND such a big favorite to win this week? Tim Prister has plenty of thoughts on this week’s matchup in South Bend.

When was the last time ND had a quarterback like this? Is this the best backfield duo at ND ever? What is Tim’s favorite road game city to visit? The least? Tim Prister drops all kind of wisdom this week. All this and Tim’s world famous game prediction.listen and subscribe to the original ND Football podcast!☘️

Phil Houk and Tim Prister take a stab at fixing Notre Dame’s defense, and give their key to victory over Purdue. Then they answer the question , who would be on your “Mt. Rushmore” of Notre Dame players from the last 30 years?

“Stay in your lane” is good advice for anyone. This week THAT is Tim Prister’s key to Notre Dame defeating Texas A&M. Listen in and Phil Houk and America’s foremost authority on Notre Dame football, Tim Prister will get you ready for this weekend’s huge clash with the Aggies.☘️

A week one loss was disappointing to be certain, but there are reasons to be optimistic, a lot of them. America's foremost authority on Notre Dame football, Tim Prister of IrishIlllustrated.com and Phil Houk of FightingIrishPreview.com discuss what went wrong against Miami, how to fix it and why a three point loss doesn’t put an end to ND’s lofty goals for the season.☘️

Notre Dame opens up at # 10 Miami and expectations are sky high. ND football media vets Tim Prister and Phil Houk open their 29th season together and bring you insight on CJ Carr and the QB battle, all the position groups, Chris Ash and keys and key players to victory and more. ☘️

George Gipp, 1988, The greatest running back in Notre Dame history and what are we going to feel like Monday night? Fighting Irish Preview pulls it all together to get you ready for the COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF CHAMPIONSHIP!

Phil Houk and Tim Prister with 70 years of Fighting Irish experience get you ready for Penn State in the CFP semifinal☘️

Round 2 of the College Football Playoff moves to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Phil Houk and Tim Prister get you ready.☘️

Weather, pass defense concerns and who are Notre Dame’s key players? Tim Prister and Phil Houk combine for over 70 years of experience covering ND Football.

USC so-so record may be a bit deceptive, but the Irish are playing at a historically good level.☘️

Eight down two to go for the Irish, but this is the best looking Army team in years. Phil Houk and Tim Prister get you ready for this week’s game in Yankee Stadium.☘️

How do the Irish compensate for the Howard Cross injury? A sneak peak at next year’s offense and does Riley Leonard have NFL prospects? ☘️

Florida State is really talented, but they are having a dreadful season. So, is there anyway they be a threat to the Irish this week?

Phil Houk and Tim Prister review the Navy game, talk about the key players for the last 4 games and Tim reveals his favorite Halloween candy.☘️

Slow starts have plagued the Irish this year, Navy is really good and what are Tim Prister’s favorite movies? #Notre Dame Football ☘️

How do the Irish replace Ben Morrison and just what about Riley Leonard’s game has changed? Phil Houk and Tim Prister get you ready for Georgia Tech.

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Coming off a bye week what one player is the key to player to getting the ND passing game on track? Hint: it’s not Riley Leonard. ☘️☘️

Bye week grades, the best case scenario for ND’s slowly improving offense, and what would Tim Prister be if he wasn’t a sportswriter?

Tim Prister of Irish Illustrated and Phil Houk combine for over 70 years experience covering Notre Dame Football . This week’s show getting you ready for the huge game against Louisville is their 400th together!

ND is a 28 point favorite this week against a MAC team… oh no, where have we heard that before?! Phil Houk and Tim Prister get you ready for this week’s battle against The Miami RedHawks.☘️