Rakes Report: A Notre Dame Podcast

Greg Flammang from UHND.com joins in a futile but fun attempt to break down Notre Dame's 32-29 win in Blacksburg.

Jessica Smetana and The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach join to discuss Notre Dame's loss to Cincinnati, why so many teams are disappointing this season, when chanting goes wrong, the future of Fighting Irish independence, battling ESPN's monopoly, NIL and much more.

Michael Bryan of 18 Stripes and Sam Werner join to assess where the Irish are as the first trimester of the season concludes. What should we expect going forward, and who should the quarterback be?

Jessica Smetana joins to recount her experience at Soldier Field for Notre Dame's 41-13 win over the Badgers.

A look at Saturday's upcoming clash between the Badgers and Irish with our Wisconsin Insider Andrew Bahl.

Jessica Smetana joins to talk about Notre Dame's 27-13 win over the Boilermakers and scenes from a fun, weird day in college football. Also a field report from Senior Drum Correspondent Paul Rigney.

The Irish are 2-0 and Clay Helton has already been fired so our USC Insider Nick Tresnowski stops by to talk what he expects from the Trojans the rest of the season and potential options for their next head coach.

Jessica Smetana joins for a recap of Notre Dame's 41-38 overtime victory in Tallahassee, including how new faces Jack Coan and Marcus Freeman performed. (This was recorded prior to Brian Kelly's Monday afternoon press conference.)

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.