His new book, "Pray Like a Champion Today" is out August 22. You can get your copy here.

Pray Like a Champion Today takes you inside the heart of Notre Dame football—where faith, tradition, and teamwork collide. Before every game, as the Fighting Irish take a knee shoulder to shoulder praying the Our Father, their chaplain, Fr. Nate Wills, CSC, leads them in a rallying cry: “Our Lady, Queen of Victory!” The thunderous response—“Pray for us!”—echoes through Notre Dame Stadium, setting the tone for more than just the game.

Now, Fr. Nate invites you beyond the sidelines for an exclusive look at the faith-filled moments that make Notre Dame football truly special. With vivid storytelling, full-color photos, and links to highlight videos, he shares behind-the-scenes experiences that have deepened his faith—and offers inspiration for you to grow as a Christian too. 

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The Irish Illustrated team features a staff of 6 sports media professionals, including 3 Notre Dame graduates – the most of any organization that comprehensively covers Notre Dame football, basketball, and recruiting.

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Key Points:

• Longest Season Impact: Discussion on the potential positives and negatives of Notre Dame's longest season ever, including the impact on younger players and the possibility of returning players hitting a wall.
• Hypothetical Player Performances: Speculation about the likelihood of various players achieving specific statistical milestones in the upcoming season.
• Miami Game Confidence: Analysis of the similarities and differences between the 2017 Miami game and the upcoming 2024 opener, with reasons for optimism about Notre Dame's chances of starting the season strong.
• Coach Comparison: Arrowfan624 believes Marcus Freeman has achieved more in 3 years than Brian Kelly did.
• Freshman Impact: IrishCheezhead1 is curious about which freshmen will excel this year, specifically mentioning Cree Thomas and Elijah Burress.
• Quarterback Decision: Brianb2b inquires about the likelihood of a quarterback decision before the Miami game.
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