Tim O’Malley Breaks Down the Blue & Gold Game and What We Learned From Spring Practice

Notre Dame’s Blue & Gold game sparked plenty of reactions, but separating what actually matters from what doesn’t is key as the Irish wrap up spring practice. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Tim O’Malley of Irish Illustrated to break down what translated from the spring game, evaluate performances like CJ Carr’s, identify the biggest risers from spring practice, and assess the overall outlook and vibe of the 2026 Notre Dame football team heading into the summer.

 

(0:00) - Intro

(1:10) - Biggest Takeaways from B&G Game

(6:06) - DB Depth Shines

(14:27) - CJ Carr’s Performance

(17:41) - Battle for QB2

(20:02) - Young WRs Flash

(26:46) - O-Line Competition

(30:04) - D-Line Rotation

(34:47) - Biggest Lesson from Spring

(38:22) - Summer Storylines

 

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