IrishIllustrated.com Insider Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame’s Promising Present and Near Future
Dec 30, 2025
The hosts dive into the exciting news of Marcus Freeman’s extension and its implications for Notre Dame. They explore NFL interests and the potential impact on recruiting strategies. Discussions include the fallout from player departures and the implications for the draft. The panel also debates playoff formats and shares bold predictions for the future, including a potential Heisman run for CJ Carr. Tune in for insights into player evaluations and expectations for the upcoming season!
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Freeman Extension Eases Immediate Recruiting Risk
- Marcus Freeman's one-year extension calmed portal concerns and stabilized Notre Dame's immediate recruiting outlook.
- The NFL will keep monitoring Freeman as long as Notre Dame wins, sustaining annual extension pressure.
Freeman Is A ‘Unicorn’ Coach In High Demand
- Pete Sampson calls Freeman a 'unicorn' coach who will remain on NFL radars while Notre Dame wins.
- Freeman will wait for an ideal NFL landing spot with a settled quarterback and organization.
Shroth Leaving Sparked Mixed Reactions
- Tim Prister and Pete Sampson reacted to Billy Shroth entering the NFL draft despite injury history.
- They felt Shroth might be following short-term draft advice over longer-term development at Notre Dame.