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Irish Breakdown
Irish Breakdown provides unmatched in-depth analysis of the Notre Dame Football program while also discussing hot college football topics. Bryan Driskell - A former college football coach, Bryan has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. Sean Stires - A long-time radio host in South Bend, Sean is the host of IB Nation Sports Talk and the play-by-play announcer for the Notre Dame Women’s Basketball team.
Episodes
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Sportsbeat's Week 9 College Football Preview
Vince welcome's Irish Breakdown's Bryan Driskell to the show. The guys break down some of the more intriguing matchups for the upcoming weekend in college…
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Notre Dame Football Preps For Navy
Vince welcomes Irish Breakdown's Bryan Driskell to the show! The guys talk about Notre Dame's next opponent, the Navy Midshipmen. They breakdown both sides of…
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Keys to Victory For Notre Dame vs Navy
Bryan and Trevor outline the keys for Notre Dame to succeed on both sides of the ball against Navy, emphasizing a fast start, a more productive passing game, a…
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Notre Dame Game Wreckers Set To Dominate Navy
Bryan and Trevor identify the Notre Dame players who could make the biggest impact against Navy, highlighting CJ Carr, Jonaz Walton, and the wide receivers on…
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Notre Dame vs Navy - Matchups That Matter
Bryan and Trevor break down the key individual matchups that could determine Notre Dame’s success against Navy, including Jordan Faison against Phillip…
Irish BreakdownMarcus Freeman Talks BYU Clock, Officiating, Lessons Learned
We discuss a handful of comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on today's show. They include the lesson learned from the BYU loss, the clock…
Irish BreakdownChris Zorich Talks College Football Officiating, Notre Dame - Navy, Miami Prep
Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown to discuss several topics, including the Notre Dame-Navy rivalry, if the Irish could get caught overlooking…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: What BYU's Loss To UCF Means To Notre Dame, Petros Papadakis Lays Out Lincoln Riley
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: What BYU's loss to UCF means to Notre Dame, should the Irish play BYU more regularly, USC football alum and LA media…
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Notre Dame vs Navy Preview - A Look At The Midshipmen
Bryan and Trevor take a closer look at Navy’s season, examining the Midshipmen’s defensive struggles, quarterback inconsistency, slow starts, and difficulty…
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Notre Dame vs Navy Preview - Irish Continue Storied Tradition Against Midshipmen
Bryan and Trevor preview Notre Dame’s historic rivalry with Navy, exploring what makes the matchup so meaningful while examining Brian Newberry’s disappointing…
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Notre Dame Receiver Rotation, Offensive Depth Isn't A Trust Issue
Bryan and Trevor examine Marcus Freeman’s comments about Notre Dame’s receiver rotation and discuss why limited playing time for talented players at wide…
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Rapid Fire: How Does CJ Carr Bounce Back, RGIII As A Coach, Skyler Diggins Returns To ND, and the AP Poll Madness
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: How does CJ Carr bounce back after the BYU loss, could RGIII be the answer at Baylor, Skyler Diggins returns to Notre Dame…
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Marcus Freeman Talks Notre Dame Defense, Jonaz Walton, Wide Receiver Rotation
Notre Dame is back in action this week after last week's bye. Irish head coach Marcus Freeman spoke with the media today and we'll discuss his comments on what…
Irish BreakdownHow Clear Is CJ Carr's Notre Dame Future
We debate whether or not CJ Carr's NFL decision after this season is clear and how the first seven games of this season have impacted it. Shop for Irish…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Football Mini Mailbag
Irish Breakdown answers a handful of Notre Dame football questions from listeners. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part IV
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This…
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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part III
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This…
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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part II
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This…
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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part I
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This…
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Indiana at Michigan Game Preview and Predictions
Bryan, Trevor, and Bill Bender break down the highly anticipated matchup between Indiana and Michigan, examining what is at stake for both teams and what a win…
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Notre Dame Opponent Rundown
Bryan and Trevor preview a busy weekend of college football, highlighting key matchups featuring Miami, SMU, BYU, UCLA, Georgia Tech, Navy, and USC. They also…
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Notre Dame Defense Needs To Do Some Soul Searching
Bryan and Trevor examine why a Notre Dame defense expected to be elite has struggled, particularly against the pass and top-25 opponents, and discuss how…
Irish BreakdownWe Thought We Were Past Questions About Chris Ash's Notre Dame Defense
Irish Breakdown discusses the biggest issues with Notre Dame defensive coordinator and his defensive philosophy when he faces other top teams. Shop for Irish…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: CJ Carr, Kent State To Open ND's 2027 Season, Urban Meyer Knocks Irish, Kirk Hebstreit's Embarrassing Broadcast
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame will open the 2027 football season at home against Kent State, that led to a conversation about CJ Carr's future…
Irish BreakdownBella Ragone Talks Knee Surgery Recovery, Preparing To Play For Notre Dame And More
Irish Breakdown has an exclusive interview with Notre Dame women's basketball player Bella Ragone. The freshman joins Sean Stires to discuss recovery after her…
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Changes We Want To See From The Notre Dame Offense
Bryan and Trevor outline the specific adjustments they want to see from Notre Dame’s offense during the bye week, including more formation diversity, increased…
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Notre Dame Offense Needs To Make Important Adjustments During The Bye Week
Bryan and Trevor break down why Notre Dame’s offense has yet to reach its full potential and why the bye week is a critical opportunity to make meaningful…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Chris Ash Angst, Joel Klatt Talks Notre Dame - BYU Officiating
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash, ESPN's Michael Wilbon says the Notre Dame - BYU game is in his top…
Irish BreakdownChris Zorich Shares Top Notre Dame Takeaways After BYU Loss
Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Jesse Stires to share some of his thoughts on Notre Dame's loss to BYU. Shop for Irish…
Irish BreakdownHow Will Notre Dame Respond To BYU Loss
We discuss how Notre Dame might respond after losing to BYU and what changes the Irish need to make going forward. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online…
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Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part IV
Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish. This is part four of the segment. Shop for Irish Breakdown…
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Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part III
Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish. This is part three of the segment. Shop for Irish Breakdown…
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Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part II
Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish. This is part two of the segment. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear…
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Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part I
Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish. This is part one of the segment. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear…
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Rapid Fire: Notre Dame Playoff Confidence, Bear Bachmeier Talks ND Disrespect, BYU Defensive Lineman Confession
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Confidence that Notre Dame can beat Miami and run the table to make it to the College Football Playoff, reaction to BYU…
Irish BreakdownMarcus Freeman, Drayk Bowen Talk Notre Dame Loss To BYU
Irish Breakdown has comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and linebacker Drayk Bown on Saturday's loss to BYU. We discuss the problems the Irish…
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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag
The IB team answers questions about Notre Dame football, Irish recruiting and college football in the latest installment of the Daily Mailbag. Shop for Irish…
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Notre Dame Coaches and Players Need A Gut Check After BYU Loss
Bryan and Vince discuss what Notre Dame must do as a team in the wake of the BYU loss, emphasizing the need for coaches to honestly evaluate their decisions…
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Where Does Notre Dame Go From Here?
Bryan and Vince discuss why Notre Dame’s season is far from over despite the loss to BYU, emphasizing that the 2026 team will ultimately be defined by how it…
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Week 7 Upsets Shake Up College Football Rankings
Bryan and Trevor recap a wild Week 7 in college football, breaking down major upsets, missed opportunities, and statement wins that shook up the national…
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Upon Further Review vs BYU - Keys to Victory Revisited, Top Takeaways From the Loss
Bryan and Vince revisit Notre Dame’s keys to victory against BYU on Upon Further Review, evaluating the performances of the offense and defense while…
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Upon Further Review vs BYU: Top Players, Top Stats, Turning Points
Bryan and Vince take an Upon Further Review look at Notre Dame’s matchup with BYU, recapping the game and highlighting the top performers, game balls, and most…
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Notre Dame Post Game Show - Super Chats Following The Loss To BYU
Bryan, Vince, Andrew and Trevor answer fan questions and react to your Super Chats following Notre Dame’s 28-24 loss to BYU. The crew dives into the biggest…
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Notre Dame Post Game Show - Defensive Thoughts About The Irish Loss to BYU
Bryan, Vince, Andrew and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s 28-24 loss to BYU with a closer look at the Irish defense. The crew examines the biggest defensive…
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Notre Dame Post Game Show - Offensive Takeaways From Notre Dame's 24-28 loss to BYU
Bryan, Vince, Andrew and Trevor break down Notre Dame’s 28-24 loss to BYU with a deep dive into the Irish offense. The crew examines the biggest offensive…
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Notre Dame Post Game Show - Big Picture Thoughts After A Tough Loss To BYU
Bryan, Vince, Andrew and Trevor break down Notre Dame’s loss to BYU and take a step back to examine what the loss means for the Irish moving forward. The crew…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Kirk Herbstreit's Notre Dame Cheap Shot, Importance Of A Notre Dame Win Over BYU, Game Props
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: A cheap shot from ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit at Notre Dame, comments from Josh Pate on what would happen if Notre Dame were to…
Irish BreakdownNo. 2 Notre Dame vs No. 8 BYU Preview
Irish Breakdown takes a final look at this week's matchup between No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 8 BYU. We discuss the most important matchups of the game, what…
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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part IV
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This…
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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part III
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This…
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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part II
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This…
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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part I
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Talks BYU Series, Will Tony Petitti Keep His Word, BYU's Stepchild Syndrome
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Now that the CFP is expanding to 24 teams will the Big 10 keep its word and schedule better non-conference games, comments…
Irish BreakdownMarcus Freeman Updates Leonard Moore, Jason Onye Injury Status
Irish Breakdown has the latest comments from Marcus Freeman on the possible availability of CB Leonard Moore and DT Jason Onye for Saturday's game at BYU. We…
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Notre Dame vs BYU Game Predictions
Trevor and Bryan preview Notre Dame’s highly anticipated matchup with BYU, sharing their predictions for how the game will unfold and what the Irish need to do…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame Rage Bait, How Many Points Beats BYU, Brauntae Johnson, Jaden Greathouse
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on a "rage bait" column directed at Notre Dame, how many points will it take for Notre Dame to beat BYU and what…
Irish BreakdownCollege Football Playoff Set To Expand To 24 Teams
Irish Breakdown reacts to Thursday's breaking news that the College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams in 2027. We discuss the impact on Notre Dame, what…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Football Recruiting Update
Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to take a look at how some current Notre Dame football commits have fared this season as well as a Notre Dame-BYU recruiting…
Irish BreakdownThe BYU Challenges Awaiting Notre Dame
Irish Breakdown takes a look at some of the challenges Notre Dame will face on both sides of the ball against BYU this Saturday night. Shop for Irish Breakdown…
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Keys to Victory For Notre Dame vs BYU
Bryan and Trevor break down the keys to victory for Notre Dame against BYU, focusing on offensive execution, early-down success, a balanced running game…