# Rakes (of Mallow) Report: A Notre Dame newsletter

This is a newsletter about Notre Dame football (and occasionally basketball) (and occasionally other stuff).

Page: <https://rssamplifier.com/rakesreport-substack-com>  
Feed: <https://rssamplifier.com/rakesreport-substack-com.md>

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## [Rakes Report #291: I'm headed for a land that's far away beside the crystal fountains, so come with me and we'll go and see](https://rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-report-291-im-headed-for-a)

_2026-08-05 · Chris Wilson_

Marcus Freeman’s fifth August camp is set to start. Plus how to build an elite passing offense and some jersey patch discourse.

## [Rakes Report #290: Where’s the streetwise Hercules to fight the risin’ odds?](https://rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-report-290-wheres-the-streetwise)

_2026-07-20 · Chris Wilson_

An ode to Leonard Moore, new eligibility rules, best players in the country and the Shamrock Series drop.

## [Rakes Report #289: The Best Coaches in College Football, Ranked - 2026 Edition](https://rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-report-289-the-best-coaches)

_2026-06-22 · Chris Wilson_

A big season from Notre Dame would catapult Marcus Freeman into some rare air.

## [Rakes Report #288: How does the pressure on Notre Dame compare to other 2026 title contenders?](https://rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-report-288-how-does-the-pressure)

_2026-06-08 · Chris Wilson_

Taking a look at the 11 favorites for the national championship. Plus some Lone Star State schedule drama.

## [Rakes Report #287: The Mysterious Case of Pete Bevacqua and the Playoff Expansion Switch 'Em Up 🧐](https://rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-report-287-the-mysterious-case)

_2026-05-18 · Chris Wilson_

An investigation into what's changed this offseason to cause Notre Dame's position on a 24-team field to shift.

## [Rakes Report #286: Do you believe in life after Love?](https://rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-report-286-do-you-believe-in)

_2026-05-04 · Chris Wilson_

Lingering thoughts from the spring game and draft, including a defense set to be special and an offense that has to fill some big shoes.

## [Rakes Report #285: Cause I’m having fun looking out for number one and I’m doing all the things I like to do (The 2026 Blue-Gold Game Review)](https://rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-report-285-cause-im-having)

_2026-04-27 · Chris Wilson_

Notre Dame closes out spring football practice with a roster that looks capable of reaching the highest highs this fall.

## [Rakes Report #284: What can Notre Dame expect from C.J. Carr this season?](https://rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-report-284-what-can-notre-dame)

_2026-03-16 · Chris Wilson_

And other pressing questions as spring practice is set to begin. Plus a celebration of Hannah Hidalgo.

## [Rakes Report #283: I think you know what's right this time](https://rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-report-283-i-think-you-know)

_2026-02-09 · Chris Wilson_

Notre Dame fills out its coaching staff, putting way too much importance in jersey numbers, draft/schedule talk and a check-in on the basketball programs.

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_2026-02-09 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Rakes Report #282: The playoff isn’t expanding yet (good), but the threat of Tony Petitti still looms over college football (very bad)](https://rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-report-282-the-playoff-isnt)

_2026-01-26 · Chris Wilson_

It’s easy to find people to blame for the ills of the sport but the Big Ten commissioner currently stands alone atop the villain list.