Peacock Kicks Off College Football Season with Trailer Release for Notre Dame Docuseries ‘Here Come the Irish’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Key Art for ‘Here Come the Irish’ Courtesy of Peacock.

There was a time where documentaries about sports… were reflective in nature. Wherein they would reflect upon an incredible season for an incredible team or spotlight some amazing achievements from a special player. But somewhere along the line, that all changed. Because these days, sports documentaries are quite intimate in nature. For fans are now able to follow a team during a season to get that first-hand look at what life is like in a particular league and it just so happens that Peacock is about offer up their own in season documentary of one popular and iconic football team. For earlier today, Peacock released the trailer for Here Comes the Irish, a docuseries that is squarely focused on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, a truly iconic team through and through, and this series… will indeed deliver as promised.
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In that it will follow the team during the 2024-2025 college football season and spend time with the players and the coaches to give fans of the Irish, and football fans in general, an inside look at this team, how it works, what the lives of the players look like… all of it. Which will make for compelling television to say the least, and it will indeed explore this team like never before and wonderfully bookend Peacock’s standard coverage of the team since they will be streaming the games on Saturdays. And well… since you’re undoubtedly intrigued about getting to know one of sports most iconic franchises in an up close and personal manner, here are all the details on the show, and that teaser for you to enjoy, as we kick off the college football season in style, courtesy of Peacock.

'Premiering August 29 on Peacock, Here Come The Irish documents life on and off the field of the legendary University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with those closest to the program.  

Featured interviews include Head Coach Marcus Freeman and former Head Coach Lou Holtz; current Fighting Irish coaching staff and players including QB Riley Leonard and CB Benjamin Morrison; close University of Notre Dame affiliates and more. 

New episodes premiere on the following dates:
·         Thursday, August 29: Episodes 1 & 2 
·         Thursday, December 5: Episodes 3 & 4 
·         Thursday, December 19: Episodes 5 & 6 
·         Thursday, January 16, 2025: Episode 7 

Peacock will stream all of NBC Sports’ 2024 Notre Dame Football schedule, detailed below: 
·         Sept 7 – 3:30PM ET vs. Northern Illinois – NBC & Peacock 
·         Sept 21 – 3:30PM ET vs. Miami (Ohio) – NBC & Peacock 
·         Sept 28 – 3:30PM ET vs. Louisville – Peacock Exclusive 
·         Oct 12 – 3:30PM ET vs. Stanford – NBC & Peacock 
·         Nov 9 – 7:30PM ET vs. Florida State – NBC & Peacock 
·         Nov 16 – 3:30PM ET vs. Virginia – NBC & Peacock 
·         Nov 23 – 7PM ET vs. Army @ Yankee Stadium – NBC & Peacock
 
ABOUT HERE COME THE IRISH:
Here Come The Irish offers an in-depth look at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, exploring their lives on and off the field. On the field, witness the intense training regimens, strategic game preparations, and the electrifying atmosphere of game days. Off the field, the series delves into the academic commitments, personal stories, and the motivation to be college football's best. Through exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and a deep dive into the rich history of Notre Dame football, this series paints a comprehensive picture of the dedication, perseverance, and spirit that define this legendary program. 

ABOUT THE DOCUSERIES:
Premiere: The first two episodes will debut Thursday, August 29; episodes 3 & 4 will debut Thursday, December 5; episodes 5 & 6 will debut Thursday, December 19; and the finale will debut Thursday, January 16, 2025.    
Director: John Fornaro 
Executive Producers: Jon Asher, Katy Lonergan, Shalika Shetty 
Produced By: Fighting Irish Media 
Format: Docuseries, 7 x 30 min'

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