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Rakes Report: A Notre Dame podcast

Chris Wilson
Notre Dame
Notre Dame Football
College Football
College Football Playoff
Marcus Freeman
Riley Leonard
Jeremiah Love
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
CJ Carr
Transfer Portal
Texas A&M
Miami
Hannah Hidalgo
Louisville
Steve Angeli
ACC
USC
Alabama
Ohio State
Clemson

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

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Jessica Smetana joins to recap the Fighting Irish's soggy win over Sparty. A dominant defensive performance, continued rushing offense concerns, The Micah Gilbert Game, questionable fourth down decisions, an extremely fun weekend of football and a wh... more

Sam Werner joins for some leftover thoughts on the Rice victory before turning to a look at the history of Notre Dame-Sparty contests, from the epic to the very very dumb and everything in between.

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Jessica Smetana joins to discuss the Fighting Irish cruising to an easy win in their home opener and all the fun stuff that happened around college football this weekend.

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Jessica Smetana joins to finish emptying the notebook on Notre Dame's win over Wisconsin. Then an attempt to establish some Shamrock Series rules (with some ideas for future games), some interesting matchups this weekend and losing faith in clocks.

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Recent Guests

Mike Valenti
Sports radio host known for Michigan State coverage and famous rants
Radio/Media
Episode: Remembering Some Notre Dame-Michigan State Games + Bonus Rice Thoughts
Caroline Pineda
Sideline reporter for NBC Notre Dame games and NBC Sunday Night Football
NBC/Notre Dame
Episode: Final Prep Before Notre Dame Heads to Lambeau Field
Jamie Uyeyama
Analyst from Irish Sports Daily, Hit and Hustle, Power Hour
Irish Sports Daily
Episode: 2026 Notre Dame Football Season Preview: Freshman Orientation - Offense
Greg Flammang
Analyst from Irish Sports Daily and Hit and Hustle
Irish Sports Daily and Hit and Hustle
Episode: 2026 Notre Dame Football Season Preview: Depth Chart Power Rankings
Flaa B. John-Bai
Host from Echoes podcast
Echoes podcast
Episode: Green Flags and Red Flags for College Football Contenders + Notre Dame/USC Rivalry Blamemeter
Alex Kirshner
From Split Zone Duo, college football writer
Split Zone Duo/CBS Sports
Episode: Green Flags and Red Flags for College Football Contenders + Notre Dame/USC Rivalry Blamemeter
Scott Hagen
Guest commenter, ER medicine guru on Pitt segment
Rakes Report medical team
Episode: Putting a Bow on Notre Dame Spring Football Practice + TV Club: The Pitt Season 2
Sean Petrini
Guest commenter, writer
Rakes Report medical team
Episode: Putting a Bow on Notre Dame Spring Football Practice + TV Club: The Pitt Season 2
Alex Herrmann
Notre Dame blogger
Rakes Report
Episode: 2026 Blue-Gold Game Review + NFL Draft

Hosts

Chris Wilson
Host with deep Notre Dame program knowledge; anchors football and basketball coverage; often moderates and analyzes with guests.
Jessica Smetana
Co-host; contributor with analytical perspectives on NIL, rosters, and ND sports culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Great Job! Love the pod

    Jessica’s love and passion for the Irish keeps me coming back

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JOHNNY 14
    United States2 years ago
  • More Jess

    More Jess, More Jess, More Jess

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loujr212121
    United States2 years ago
  • Best Guests

    Thanks, Chris! You always have the best guests! Kind of missing Jess, though!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G'MA 02
    United States2 years ago
  • Really well done

    Knowledgeable and often brings in unique guests and great perspectives from around ND. Definitely add to your pod list.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YooperBern
    United States4 years ago
  • Great pod, really knowledgeable guy

    Not a douche either

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    None1234567891011
    United States5 years ago

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2026 Notre Dame Football Season Preview: Meet The Transfers
Q: How do you see the five-for-five rule affecting Notre Dame's offense and depth?
The rule allows longer development windows for players, enabling early contributions from redshirt-friendly talents like Bubba Frazier and Jonas Walton, potentially expanding the rotation and keeping players fresh for late-season and playoff runs.
2026 Notre Dame Football Season Preview: Meet The Transfers
Q: What are you hearing from Charlie Partridge about Keon Keeley?
Keeley is showing technical improvement, better body control, and a heady understanding of Partridge's system, which could elevate him into a top end of the depth chart as the season unfolds.
The Arguments for College Football Playoff Expansion Aren't Getting Better + The Greatness of Hannah Hidalgo & Irish in the WNBA Check-in
Q: What did the Elite Eight run reveal about Notre Dame's roster construction and coaching, and what questions remain?
Sabreena points to improved roster optimization and tactical adjustments, particularly around utilizing key players like Hidalgo and Bransford, while acknowledging ongoing questions about in-game adjustments and depth beyond the core players.
The Arguments for College Football Playoff Expansion Aren't Getting Better + The Greatness of Hannah Hidalgo & Irish in the WNBA Check-in
Q: Sabreena, how are you feeling about Niele Ivey and her squad heading into the next season?
Hidalgo's emergence and the surrounding roster give Notre Dame a strong base, and Sabreena notes that Hidalgo's impact extends beyond scoring to defense and leadership, which makes the team optimistic about its ceiling next year.
A Dream of Notre Dame Spring Practice 2026 + TV Club: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Q: How are you feeling about CJ. Carr, year two?
I think it's going to be interesting, especially with the performance in his first year and the competition he faced.

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