Rakes Report: A Notre Dame Podcast

Jessica Smetana joins to rank things we're excited to see during the upcoming Fighting Irish campaign, plus a final discussion of lingering fears and concerns.

Andrew Smith and Alex Herrmann of Notre Dame Our Blogger join to take a look at all twelve of the Fighting Irish's fall opponents, pitting sky-high August optimism against analysis of a midseason gauntlet.

Jamie Uyeyama of Irish Sports Daily joins to to break down every freshman offensive player on the Irish roster. The Ballad of Blake Fisher, Rocco Spindler and Lorenzo Styles Jr. having perfect names to go along with their talents, a new potential Thunder/Lightning combo, off-platform throws and much more.

Jamie Uyeyama of Irish Sports Daily joins to walk through every freshman on the 2021 defense. With a star linebacker and potential hidden gem out of Hawaii, it feels like home.

Patrick Engel of Blueandgold.com and the Rivals network joins to talk about the strides the wide receiving group has made in August camp. Plus some Michael Mayer, tight end depth and tailbacks in the passing game.

The South Bend Tribune's Tyler James joins to talk about the Irish's new-look offensive line. Also some running back, Jack Coan and season expectations discussion.

Jamie Uyeyama of Irish Sports Daily drops in to talk about all the fun options the Irish have at linebacker and defensive line. 

Greg Flammang of UHND.com and the Single High Podcast stops by to try and sort out the non-Kyle Hamilton options in the Irish secondary. What's the depth look like at corner? Who will step up next to Hamilton? Plus some general thoughts on the season to come.

Following the pause in Irish-Trojans battles last year, our USC insider Nick Tresnowski reports on the state of affairs in Los Angeles as we look ahead to the October 23 meeting in South Bend. Clay Helton, Drake London, NIL and more. (Nick's audio is a little choppy at the top but then it smooths out.)

Jamie Uyeyama of Irish Sports Daily joins to break down a rollercoaster of a day. How would the new 12-team playoff plan — which includes no possibility of bye for Notre Dame — affect the Fighting Irish and their independence?

Eric Hansen of the South Bend Tribune joins to talk about lingering questions regarding the 2021 team, a big recruiting month, All-BK-at-ND adjustments and some BVG reminiscing at the very end. ~~~ Homefield Apparel is launching their Notre Dame line on Saturday, June 5. Use the code RAKES for 15 percent off your order at Homefieldapparel.com.   ~~~

Andrew Smith from Notre Dame Our Blogger joins to break down the conclusion of the Fighting Irish's spring practices.

Jessica Smetana joins to help break down Michael Bryan of 18 Stripes' list of offseason myths that might need busted. Then America's favorite pastime: Ranking college football coaches. Michael's mythbusting article.

A conversation with Sam Werner about the Notre Dame men's basketball program.

A discussion of the new Netflix documentary feature "Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal" with Jessica Smetana, Paul Rigney and Tina Wilson. 

The Athletic's Pete Sampson joins to talk Marcus Freeman, Chris O'Leary, Jack Coan, Name Image Likeness and much more. Subscribe to the Rakes Report newsletter.

Carter Karels of the South Bend Tribune and Jamie Uyeyama of Irish Sports Daily join to talk all things recruiting. What is Notre Dame's ceiling? What makes a coach a good recruiter, and what are prospects looking for? What do analysts do? And much, much more. Subscribe to the Rakes Report newsletter.

A speed-run through every Notre Dame victory since the start of the 2017 season and yes I'm aware of this episode's length. Let's remember some games.

Jessica Smetana of Sports Illustrated joins to discuss Notre Dame's season ending defeat in the Rose Bowl. 

You're probably going to delete this as soon as you see it but if you don't here's a brief attempt at a therapy session with Jessica Smetana discussing Notre Dame's 34-10 loss to Clemson. Christmas Giving 2020: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rakes-report-christmas-giving-2020