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Notre Dame Football Announces ‘Hard Knocks’ Style Docuseries For August 29th

Notre Dame Football has announced its ‘Hard Knocks’ style docuseries called "Here Come The Irish" set to premiere on August 29th



Last November, Notre Dame announced it would extend its partnership with NBC Sports through 2029. As part of that partnership, a annual ‘Hard Knocks’ style documentary following the Notre Dame football program would air exclusively on Peacock: NBC’s streaming service.


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In 2015: Notre Dame partnered with Showtime to follow Notre Dame Football’s 2015 season in a 14-episode show called: “A Season with Notre Dame Football”


While the 2015 and upcoming 2024 shows both cover the Notre Dame Football team: The 2015 show covered primarily Notre Dame’s regular season games, the upcoming documentary will show the offseason, behind-the-scene footage, exclusive interviews, and gameday footage.



The upcoming show is called “Here Come The Irish” and will have a special presentation on August 29th, exclusively on Peacock.


Press Release:


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:


o Thursday, August 29: Episodes 1 & 2

o Thursday, December 5: Episodes 3 & 4

o Thursday, December 19: Episodes 5 & 6

o Thursday, January 16, 2025: Episode 7

 

• Peacock will stream all of NBC Sports’ 2024 Notre Dame Football schedule, detailed below:

o Sept 7 – 3:30PM ET vs. Northern Illinois – NBC & Peacock

o Sept 21 – 3:30PM ET vs. Miami (Ohio) – NBC & Peacock

o Sept 28 – 3:30PM ET vs. Louisville – Peacock Exclusive

o Oct 12 – 3:30PM ET vs. Stanford – NBC & Peacock

o Nov 9 – 7:30PM ET vs. Florida State – NBC & Peacock

o Nov 16 – 3:30PM ET vs. Virginia – NBC & Peacock

o 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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