Cole Kmet. Julian Love. Ian Book. Three Notre Dame teammates. One question will always linger: what if NIL existed when they played at ND?

Cole was a Mackey watch-list tight end. Julian was a Thorpe Award finalist. Ian went to a Super Bowl. They all left South Bend just before the money changed everything.

Now they're back together — talking about the program that made them, the era they missed, and what they'd tell the next wave of Irish players walking through the door. Oh, and if ketchup belongs on a bratwurst ... sorry Cole. 

The Last Class Before NIL.

Cole Kmet. Julian Love. Ian Book. Three Notre Dame teammates. One question will always linger: what if NIL existed when they played at ND?
Cole was a Mackey watch-list tight end. Julian was a Thorpe Award finalist. Ian went to a Super Bowl. They all left South Bend just before the money changed everything.
Now they're back together &mdash; talking about the program that made them, the era they missed, and what they'd tell the next wave of Irish players walking through the door. Oh, and if ketchup belongs on a bratwurst ... sorry Cole.&nbsp;
The Last Class Before NIL.

Ian Book, the winningest quarterback in the University of Notre Dame's history and Super Bowl Champion, built his reputation on leadership, consistency, and excelling at the highest level of college football. As the all-time winningest quarterback in Notre Dame history, Book led the Fighting Irish to multiple College Football Playoff appearances and established himself as one of the most respected voices in the locker room.

 

After his collegiate career, Book went on to play in the NFL, gaining firsthand experience navigating the business side of football at the professional level. Now, as the host of the Playbook Podcast, he brings that same perspective to conversations around NIL, athlete development, and the evolving landscape of college sports.

 

Known for his authenticity and football IQ, Book leads thoughtful, player-first discussions that go beyond the headlines — giving listeners an inside look at the decisions, challenges, and opportunities shaping today's athletes.

 

Ian Book, the winningest quarterback in the University of Notre Dame's history and Super Bowl Champion, built his reputation on leadership, consistency, and excelling at the highest level of college football. As the all-time winningest quarterback in Notre Dame history, Book led the Fighting Irish to multiple College Football Playoff appearances and established himself as one of the most respected voices in the locker room.
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After his collegiate career, Book went on to play in the NFL, gaining firsthand experience navigating the business side of football at the professional level. Now, as the host of the Playbook Podcast, he brings that same perspective to conversations around NIL, athlete development, and the evolving landscape of college sports.
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Known for his authenticity and football IQ, Book leads thoughtful, player-first discussions that go beyond the headlines &mdash; giving listeners an inside look at the decisions, challenges, and opportunities shaping today's athletes.
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The Last Class Before NIL

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