Notre Dame to be featured in docuseries
Notre Dame will be featured in an upcoming docuseries entitled "Here Come the Irish," which is set to follow the team and its staff both on and off the field.
The series is expected to be similar to the popular HBO series "Hard Knocks," which showcases an NFL team in training camp or during the regular season.
Notre Dame released a teaser for the upcoming season Wednesday that includes interviews with head coach Marcus Freeman, defensive coordinator Al Golden, and legendary former coach Lou Holtz. Quarterback Riley Leonard and cornerback Benjamin Morrison are among the players that will be featured throughout the season.
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Here's the episode release schedule:
| Date | Episode(s) |
|---|---|
| Aug. 29 | 1 & 2 |
| Dec. 5 | 3 & 4 |
| Dec. 19 | 5 & 6 |
| Jan. 16 | 7 |
The first two episodes of the show are set to premiere Aug. 29 exclusively on Peacock. The Fighting Irish will kick off their season against Texas A&M on Aug. 31.
Notre Dame is the nation's seventh-ranked team in the preseason AP Poll. The team is gearing up for its third season with Freeman at the helm; it had a 10-3 record in 2023 that it punctuated with a dominant Sun Bowl win.
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