Fighting Irish Preview: Recent Episodes
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Veteran sports broadcaster Phil Houk and America's foremost authority on Notre Dame Football, Tim Prister of IrishIllustrated.com get listeners up to date on Fighting Irish football in a fast moving, FUN format.
After a tough loss on the road in Miami to start the 2025 season, the pundits were out dissecting every little thing about the Irish, from the coaches to the players. Phil and Tim discuss the positives and negatives from Week 1 as the Irish have their first bye of the season.
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A new season, this time with very high expectations. Can the Irish repeat the successful 2024 season? It all starts with a huge challenge this weekend in Miami. Phil and Tim break it all down.
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It's been 36 years since the Irish were crowned national champions of college football, but they have a chance to do that again Monday night against Ohio State. Phil and Tim break it all down on the final version of Fighting Irish Preview for the 2024 season.
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The Irish dominate Georgia in the Sugar Bowl and are now in the Final Four. Phil and Tim break it all down as the Irish head to Miami with the chance to advance to the national championship game.
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Phil and Tim recap the College Football Playoffs opening round win over Indiana and the upcoming Sugar Bowl matchup against Georgia.
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After waiting three weeks, the College Football Playoffs expansion to 12-teams is finally here, and Phil and Tim are back to breakdown the showdown of Indiana as the Irish take on the Hoosiers in the 7/10 matchup in South Bend Friday night.
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On Rivalry Weekend in College Football, the Irish take on a much-improved USC team in order to put a final stamp on their CFP resume.
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The Irish invade NYC to take on an undefeated Army team in Yankee Stadium
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After the FSU blowout last weekend, another ACC comes to town with upset in mind.
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After the final bye week of the season, Phil and Tim discuss the first of ND's last four games, Florida State. This is not your typical Florida State team either. They discuss the playoff committee's first release of the new 12-team playoff bracket as well.
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The Irish are hot and ready for their last four games, but first they get to rest up during another bye week. Phil and Tim discuss many things in this week's edition of the show.
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Phil and Tim discuss slow starts and if that is a recipe for disaster this weekend when they play a legit Navy team in East Rutherford, NJ.
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Phil and Tim are back this week to recap the Stanford blow out and the challenge this week of playing Georgia Tech in Atlanta.
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How much did last week's bye week help the Irish get healthy as the Cardinal invade South Bend this weekend? Phil and Tim break it all down in this week's show.
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Phil and Tim discuss the Louisville game as well as the first 5 weeks as Notre Dame gets to enjoy a much-needed bye week this weekend.
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After the dismantling of the Boilermakers, Phil and Tim break down that game and this weekend's 2nd MAC matchup in 15 days. Will this week's 28-point favorites line against the RedHawks of Miami ring truer than two weeks ago?
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Phil and Tim discuss last week's devastating upset loss to Northern Illinois, if it's Angeli time at QB and how the Irish can bounce back at old rival, Purdue.
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Phil and Tim dissect the huge win at Texas A&M and preview the home opener against Northern Illinois.
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Phil and Tim are back and break down one of the biggest Week 1 games as the Irish head to Texas A&M to take on the Aggies under the lights.
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Phil and Tim talk Notre Dame and Oregon State battling it out in the Sun Bowl in El Paso. Opt ins, opt outs, transfers and everything in between.
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Phil and Tim talk the season finale for the Irish on the road at Stanford.
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After the bye week, Phil and Tim talk the final home game for the Irish, as well as the 500th game at Notre Dame Stadium, against the Demon Deacons.
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Lots to discuss after the Irish struggled at Clemson last week. Phil and Tim talk about what Marcus Freeman needs to think about in the offseason and what bowl season is shaping up to look like.
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Phil and Tim talk about the defense that dominated Pitt and if the Irish can go into Death Valley and beat the Clemson Tigers this weekend.
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Phil and Tim talk the great series history between Notre Dame and Pittsburgh and if the bye week for the Irish will rejuvenate the offense as they head into the final 4 games of the season.
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During Notre Dame's first off-week of the season, Phil and Tim discuss the big win over USC last week and take a look at the Irish's final four opponents of the regular season.
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Phil and Tim discuss the disappointing showing at Louisville then move on to the next challenge, a top-10 ranked USC team invading South Bend under the lights this weekend.
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Third ranked opponent for the Irish in the last three weeks and another week on the road and under the lights. Phil and Tim discuss the Duke win and how the Irish matchup with the Cardinals.
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Phil and Tim dissect the heartbreaker to Ohio State last week in South Bend and turn their attention to another nationally ranked opponent, Duke, along with their head coach who is a former defensive coordinator at ND.
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The year's first major test is here for the Irish and Phil and Tim dissect it from every angle. Get ready for the clash in South Bend under the lights.
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Phil and Tim discuss the performance in Raleigh last week by the Irish and breakdown the classic trap game this weekend in South Bend against Central Michigan.
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Phil and Tim do a little nitpicking after Notre Dame's nearly perfect first two games as they prepare for their first big challenge of the season, a road game at NC State.
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Phil and Tim have returned from Dublin to discuss the Irish' dominant performance over Navy, Sam Hartman's potential and preview this weekend's first true home game against Tennessee State.
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Phil and Tim are back for another season, this time to discuss the Irish' trip to Dublin to take on Navy in the 2023 season opener.
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Phil and Tim discuss many things, including the transfer portal, the opt out and national signing week as the Irish get ready to take on the Gamecocks in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville.
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Phil and Tim talk the "Snow Globe" game last week against BC before turning their attention to archrival USC and another showdown in the Coliseum in LA.
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Phil and Tim put the Navy game in the rear view mirror and focus now on Boston College, who's fresh off a top 20 upset last week. Irish play their final game in South Bend with still lots to play for.
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After the huge win in South Bend over Clemson, the Irish now get ready to take on that running attack from Navy in Baltimore. Phil and Tim break everything down.
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Phil and Tim discuss the Syracuse win on the road and get ready for what could be the best home environment in South Bend in the last 10+ years as #4 Clemson face the Irish.
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Phil and Tim discuss the good and the bad from Notre Dame in 2022 and talk about another ranked matchup, this time on the road at Syracuse.
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Phil and Tim discuss the surprising loss and poor play vs Stanford. They debate on who's to blame and switch gears to UNLV this weekend.
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Phil and Tim discuss the trip to Vegas to knock off Top 20 ranked BYU and break down the annual game vs Stanford back in South Bend this week.
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Phil and Tim discuss the big showdown in Las Vegas against ranked BYU as another game from the Shamrock Series commences.
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Phil Houk and Tim Prister get you ready for the Shamrock Series showdown against BYU in Las Vegas.
Phil and Tim discuss the thrashing of the Tar Heels last weekend and take a glimpse at the remaining schedule for the Irish as they take the weekend off with a bye.
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Who are you? The answer to that question may well provide a formula for winning football games. Veteran journalists Tim Prister and Phil Houk combine for 67 years of experience covering the Fighting Irish, and they will bring you up to speed during the bye week.
Veteran Notre Dame football journalists Tim Prister and Phil Houk get you ready for the Tar Heels.
Lots going on in the ND football world, Veteran ND football journalists Phil Houk and Tim Prister bring you up to date and get you ready for this week’s match-up with Cal.
Phil Houk and Tim Prister get you ready for week two, as the Irish look to bounce back from a tough week one loss.
Veteran sports journalist Phil Houk and America’s foremost authority on Notre Dame Football Tim Prister of IrishIllustrated.com get you ready for the top 5 showdown in Columbus. It’s the 369th episode of FIGHTING IRISH PREVIEW!
Phil and Tim discuss many things over the last month, including the coaching change to Marcus Freeman and the Fiesta Bowl matchup with Oklahoma State.
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Phil and Tim breakdown the final regular season game for the Irish and discuss their chances to make the College Football Playoffs again this season.
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Phil and Tim breakdown the second to last game of the year and discuss ND's chances of making the CFP.
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Phil and Tim discuss the Navy game and talk about ND's trip to Charlottesville to take on the Cavaliers at night.
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Phil and Tim talk about the UNC win, including Kyren Williams' huge back-breaking run, and breakdown the always-scary Navy game in South Bend Saturday.
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Phil and Tim talk USC, the injury to All-American Kyle Hamilton and the Tar Heels coming into South Bend for another night game.
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Phil and Tim talk Notre Dame's bye week news and get ready for the night game in South Bend against long-time rival USC.
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Phil and Tim recap the Va Tech game and discuss the much-needed Bye Week for the Irish on today's show.
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Phil and Tim discuss the Cincinnati loss, whether or not Brian Kelly should make the switch to QB Drew Pyne and hitting the road to Blacksburg, VA, at night as the Irish take on the Hokies.
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Phil and Tim discuss the Top 10 showdown in South Bend between the Irish and the Bearcats.
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Insight, analysis and the Fighting Irish Poet get you ready for this week’s top 10 clash.
Phil and Tim discuss this weekend's Top 20 battle in Chicago between Notre Dame and Wisconsin.
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Phil and Tim discuss the Toledo game and move on to a rivalry renewed, as the Irish take on Purdue this weekend in South Bend for the first time in seven years.
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After the thriller in Tallahassee, Phil and Tim break down the Toledo game this weekend in South Bend.
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Phil and Tim discuss the season opener for the Irish in Tallahassee, Florida.
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How to beat Alabama? Win some small victories. America’s Foremost Authority makes his prediction and “the Judge’s wish” makes a return. 🍀
Tim Prister and Phil Houk get you up to date and the Fighting Irish Poet enjoys the “glow of 8-0”.
Tim Prister and Phil Houk get you ready for Georgia Tech as the #4 Irish look to go to 6-0.
Tim Prister and a Phil Houk get you ready for this weekend and the Fighting Irish Poet makes an appearance with an inspiring recitation of “Run the Football”!
Three weeks ago, the Irish had an identity coming into focus: play stifling defense and run the football. Will they pick up where they left off? Tim Prister and Phil Houk get you ready for the Seminoles, listen and subscribe, it's the 344th weekly edition of Fighting Irish Preview!🍀
ND Football is in the COVID Zone, and a very promising season is on hold. Tim Prister, America’s Foremost Authority and veteran sports journalist Phil Houk get you up to date.
Phil and Tim discuss the domination of Duke on the road, the mounting injuries and how the Irish will handle Navy's triple option offense.
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Phil and Tim recap the Virginia win, especially the 2nd half performance by the Irish Defense. Then move on to this week's game against Bowling Green without looking ahead to USC next week.
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Phil and Tim discuss the tough loss at Georgia and if there is such thing as a good loss. They then turn their attention to the Irish's ranked opponent this week, the Virginia Cavaliers.
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Phil and Tim discuss the New Mexico blowout and turn their attention to the huge game between two top 7 teams in the nation Saturday at Georgia.
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Breaking Down The Week One Win On A Bye Week Before New Mexico Home Opener.
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Season Premiere As Phil Houk Breaks Down Game 1 v. Louisville!
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There is one thing that can beat the Irish this week and Julian Love is just the guy to stop it. Phil Houk and Tim Prister get you ready for USC. Listen and Subscribe!
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Phil and Tim discuss last week's demolishing of Florida State and look at this weekend's matchup with Syracuse at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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Hidden microphone in the Syracuse football office? In this spoof, Fighting Irish Preview speculates that head Coach Dino Babers may not have been all smiles when he heard the Notre Dame scouting report this week!
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Guidance on the quarterback situation from America's Foremost Authority and Drue Tranquill knows what it means to be FIGHTING IRISH. Tim Prister and Phil Houk get you ready for Florida State, its the 321st edition of: FIGHTING IRISH PREVIEW!
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The Irish have been able to do "whatever it takes" to find success in 2018, but Northwestern's head coach Pat Fitzgerald has done the same thing to find success against the Irish, both on the field (1995) and on the sideline (2014). Tim Prister and Phil Houk get you ready for the Wildcats. Listen and subscribe to FIGHTING IRISH PREVIEW!
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The Irish are now on a five week mission to qualify for a shot at CFP glory. Phase one of "mission impossible", commences this weekend. Tim Prister and Phillip Houk get you ready for Navy, listen and subscribe to FIGHTING IRISH PREVIEW!
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This week's open with Mr. Kelly's Mission to make it to the College Football Playoffs.
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Fighting Irish Preview this week includes a "poetic review" of the first seven games and a Tim Prister breakdown and ranking of the 5 challenges that remain. Tune in and subscribe to America's Foremost Authority!
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He's back with another Poem detailing the 7-0 start to 2018.
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With the direction Ian Book's game is trending after three weeks as the starter, does Tim Prister think Notre Dame is trending toward the College Football Playoff? Fighting Irish Preview gets you ready for the Pitt Panthers, listen and subscribe, it's America's Foremost Authority!
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Injured Alex Bars was Notre Dame's best offensive lineman , and as the Irish prepare for a hostile stadium atmosphere and Bud Foster's complex defensive scheme, that makes Trevor Ruhland the key to Irish success this week. Tim Prister and Phil Houk get you ready for the Hokies!
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Tim Prister describes Ian Book's Wake Forest performance as "brilliant".....Phil Houk says he "knew it all along". Tune in to the 315th weekly edition of Fighting Irish Preview!
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Coney, Tranquill and Bilal: the best ND linebacker corps in years? Contrasts with a lackluster offensive performance against Ball State. Phil Houk and Tim Prister "calm the ND nation". It's the 313th weekly edition of FIGHTING IRISH PREVIEW!
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Phil and Tim are back this week to discuss the Irish' week 1 win over Michigan and how to avoid a letdown this week vs Ball State.
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Phil and Tim are back again for the 22nd season of Fighting Irish Preview. This time they discuss the offseason and preview the renewed rivalry between Notre Dame and Michigan.
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