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Irish Illustrated Insider: NCAA eligibility shake-up, training camp preview, Wisconsin opener keys, and 2026 breakout Irish contributors

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Show Notes

Irish Illustrated Insider takes an initial look at Notre Dame's 2026 training camp, which begins later this week. Which freshmen might shine? What are the best one-on-one battles to monitor? Who are the perceived third-stringers who could claw into the rotations? And the latest on a potential addition of a former Irish player to this year's squad.

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