John Brice of FootballScoop.com discusses how coveted Notre Dame's offensive coordinator position is, which candidates are being vetted by Marcus Freeman, who intrigues him the most, what Freeman will likely prioritize in this hiring, the emergence of Group of Five head coaches considering Power Five coordinator roles, what should be expected of offensive coordinator Tommy Rees at Alabama and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (30:26).

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (2013-17) discusses a big offseason ahead for him following his fifth season with the San Francisco 49ers, what goes into being a good play caller for head coach Kyle Shanahan, his observations of ND offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, how the 49ers were able to transition through quarterbacks during the season, the turning point in his college development, ND's offensive line play under Harry Hiestand, what it's like being a free agent and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (31:14).

Chad Grier, who coached Sam Hartman throughout high school, discusses Hartman's decision to transfer to Notre Dame rather than enter the NFL Draft, what the Irish are getting in Hartman, what he can get out of the Irish, how he'll adjust to ND's spotlight, how Hartman developed into an elite quarterback, why he was underrated in high school, why Hartman wears No. 10 and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (24:59).

Two-time Notre Dame defensive coordinator and former Cincinnati head coach Rick Minter discusses the lessons a first-year head coach learns, how to oversee an offense as a defensive coach, when critical changes can be made in the offseason, the importance of staff continuity, his role as a defensive analyst at Michigan, the proposal to allow analysts to be on-field coaches in practices, how offense is crucial to win a national championship and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (35:53).

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman and current podcast host Mike Golic Jr. discusses his favorite moment from the Gator Bowl, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees' play calling, Tyler Buchner's performance, the offensive line progression, the defensive adjustment, what QB Sam Hartman represents for the Irish, how ND fits in the NIL space and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (34:17).

Conor O'Neill, publisher of Deacons Illustrated, broke the news before the Gasparilla Bowl that Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman would be transferring to Notre Dame. Thirteen days later, Hartman announced his commitment to the Irish.

O'Neill discusses Hartman's decision to skip the NFL Draft to enter the transfer portal, his record-setting career at Wake Forest and how he wound up there, if he thinks Hartman can push ND through the College Football Playoff, Hartman's strengths and weaknesses as a player, how Hartman will handle the Irish spotlight and more.

Former Notre Dame All-American and current CBS Sports analyst Aaron Taylor discusses the clear advantage for Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl, how the Irish offensive line can respond to loaded boxes and defensive line movement, why the Irish weren't Joe Moore Award semifinalists, how Michigan has won it two years in a row, what Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman would mean to ND, how he would have treated NIL and the transfer portal as a player, the work he's doing to promote mental health and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (39:22).

Rivals national recruiting analyst and rankings director Adam Friedman discusses what it's like to cover the early signing period and transfer portal movement at the same time, Drew Pyne's commitment to Arizona State, the potential of Notre Dame's current and future quarterbacks, how the Irish are recruiting differently under Marcus Freeman, if ND can be nationally competitive without upfront NIL deals, which ND commits he likes the most, the three-star ratings for Preston Zinter and Adon Shuler, his evaluations of Peyton Bowen and Drayk Bowen and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (28:30).

Former Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski (2003-07) discusses Notre Dame's first season under head coach Marcus Freeman, what preparing for a bowl game is like, if he would have sat out a bowl game, his best bowl memory, his transition from boxing to coaching, if he thinks college football coaching is his future, why it's important to him and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (32:31).

Notre Dame linebacker commit Drayk Bowen discusses being named the Butkus Award winner for high school linebackers, connecting with Jaylon Smith, his role as a leader of ND's 2023 class, the role NIL plays in recruiting, if he's ready to contribute at ND as a freshman, how he fits into the baseball program, his appreciation for defensive coordinator Al Golden and more.

Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (22:46).