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.)

Rakes Report: A Notre Dame podcast

Checking In: 2021 USC

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?

Instant Reaction: 12-Team Playoff Proposal

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.   ~~~

Offseason Vibe Check w/ Eric Hansen

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

Instant Reaction: 2021 Blue-Gold Game

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.

Busting Myths and Ranking Coaches

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

Mike Brey Returns

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

Movie Club: Operation Varsity Blues

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.

The Offseason Thus Far w/ Pete Sampson

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.

Recruiting 101 w/ Carter Karels and Jamie Uyeyama

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.

43 Wins in 43 Minutes

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

Instant Reaction: Alabama

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

Instant Reaction: ACC Championship Game

Jessica Smetana of Sports Illustrated joins to discuss how two big results from Saturday, December 12 affect Notre Dame's potential playoff fortunes. Plus coach firings, fun weather and the Clemson rematch. Donate to the Center for the Homeless in South Bend.

Instant Reaction: Pre-title game off week

Jamie Uyeyama of Irish Sports Daily joins to recap the perfect regular season. Donate to the Center for the Homeless in South Bend here. Rakes merchandise (all December proceeds go to the CFH).

10-0 Christmas Giving Kickoff Spectacular

Jessica Smetana joins to discuss Notre Dame's senior day victory over the Orange and the last four years of Irish football as a whole. Rakes merch (all December proceeds to go the Center for the Homeless in South Bend) Subscribe to the newsletter.

Instant Reaction: Syracuse

A conversation about Fighting Irish football and basketball. An audio supplement to the Rakes Report newsletter, available at https://rakesreport.substack.com/. Hosted by Chris Wilson.

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