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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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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 BreakdownOn Trey Tagliaferri's Decommitment And More Notre Dame Football Mailbag
Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and more, starting with the story behind the stunning decommitment of 2028 quarterback…
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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's Portal Class On Defense Is Just What The Irish Needed
The IB team breaks down how Notre Dame's defensive transfer portal additions could shape the 2026 season, focusing on key reinforcements at defensive tackle…
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Notre Dame Defense Has Loads Of Star Power
The IB team examines the abundance of star potential on Notre Dame's defense, led by proven standout Leonard Moore and a host of emerging playmakers. The show…
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Does Marcus Freeman Plan On Being At Notre Dame For The Long Term?
The IB team discusses growing speculation about Marcus Freeman's long-term future at Notre Dame, examining the reasons behind the rumors and his recent…
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How Will Notre Dame Handle Championship Expectations, Will PCSA Lock ND Out Of A Conference
The CFB All-America team is joined by Bryan Driskell from Irish Breakdown to talk about Notre Dame football. They'll talk about how will the Irish handle the…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Marcus Freeman's Future, Lou Holtz, Rocket Ismail, World Cup
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman's latest comments about his future with the Irish, Lou Holtz and Rocket…
Irish BreakdownRoman Igwebuike And Brayden Parks Updates And More Notre Dame Football Recruiting
Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to discuss the latest on Notre Dame 2027 recruiting targets Roman Igwebuike and Brayden Parks. They also compare Notre Dame's…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: QB Trey Tagliaferri Decommits From Notre Dame, ACC Football Coaches Rankings
Two topics dominate today's Rapid Fire show, starting with Wednesday's breaking news that 2028 quarterback Trey Tagliaferri has decommitted from Notre Dame…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Women's Basketball Heading To The Bahamas And Other News And Notes
Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Vince DeDario discuss the news that Notre Dame women's basketball is heading to The Bahamas this season for a Thanksgiving…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame Opponent Quarterback Rankings, An Irish CFP Possibility, Kyren Williams In NFL Top 100
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We look at where Notre Dame opponent quarterbacks are ranked heading into the season and what it will mean if the rankings…
Irish BreakdownNiele Ivey Talks Hannah Hidalgo, Leah Macy, FIBA Gold, New Roster Additions
Notre Dame women's basketball head coach Niele Ivey joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires to talk about her team. Ivey shares her thoughts on All-American Hannah…
Irish BreakdownThe CJ Carr Hype Train Continues
Irish Breakdown reacts to comments from NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay on Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr. McShay shared his thoughts on his podcast on what he…
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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 Opponent Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels
The IB team previews North Carolina's second season under Bill Belichick, breaking down the Tar Heels' strengths, concerns, and outlook for 2026. The team also…
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Notre Dame To Face Several Talented QB In 2026
The IB team ranks the top quarterbacks Notre Dame will face in 2026, highlighting a schedule loaded with talented signal callers. From proven veterans to…
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Notre Dame Offense Needs Stars To Emerge
The IB team discusses why Notre Dame's offense needs true star players to emerge in 2026 and identifies the most likely candidates to fill that role. From CJ…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: CJ Carr At The Manning Passing Academy, CFB 27 Notre Dame Player Rankings
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr's performance at the Manning Passing Academy, EA Sports player rankings are out…
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Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part V
Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish. This is part five of the segment. Shop for Irish Breakdown…
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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…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Football Position Group Evaluations
Irish Breakdown takes a look at each Notre Dame football position group and determines if it's better or worse than a year ago. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear…
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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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Best of IB: Notre Dame vs Big Ten - How The Irish Stack Up
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had comparing Notre Dame to the Big Ten's top programs—Ohio State…
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Best of IB: Best Defenses Notre Dame Will Face In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the top defenses Notre Dame will face in 2026, with…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame vs the SEC - How The Irish Stack Up
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame stacks up against the best teams in the…
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Best of IB: Quarterback Trey Tagliaferri Commits To Notre Dame
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing elite quarterback Trey Tagliaferri's commitment to…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Lands A Commitment From DT Segun Alexander
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame landed a commitment from 2027 defensive…
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Best of IB: Elite Wide Receiver Julius Jones Jr. Commits To Notre Dame!
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame landed a huge commitment with elite…
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Elite OL Albert Simien Commits to Notre Dame!
The IB team breaks down five-star offensive lineman Albert Simien's commitment to Notre Dame, exploring the recruiting journey, his impact on the Irish class…
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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…
Irish BreakdownThe Impact Of Albert Simien Committing To Notre Dame
Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to discuss the impact of 5-star offensive lineman committing to Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class. Shop for Irish Breakdown…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: What Joel Klatt Said About CJ Carr, College And NFL Quarterback Mt. Rushmores
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to where Fox college football analyst Joel Klatt ranks Notre Dame's CJ Carr among returning quarterbacks in 2026…
Irish BreakdownWhat Greg McElroy Said About Notre Dame Winning A National Championship
Irish Breakdown reacts to comments from ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy on what it would mean if Notre Dame wins a national championship 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: Could Week Zero Change Spur Notre Dame - USC Return, Brian Kelly To Broadcast Booth
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: After the NCAA cleared the way for all college football teams to play in week zero next season without applying for a…
Irish BreakdownWhich Quarterback Swaps Would Win Notre Dame National Championships - Mailbag
It's Mailbag Day on the show and Sean Stires and Vince DeDario are answering listener questions about Notre Dame football and more, including what past 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 vs Big Ten - How The Irish Stack Up
The IB team compares Notre Dame to the Big Ten's top programs—Ohio State, Indiana, Oregon, and USC—evaluating coaching, talent, and key position groups across…
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Notre Dame Defense Needs To Make Another Jump In Year Two Under Chris Ash
The IB team examines why Notre Dame's defense must take a significant step forward in Year 2 under Chris Ash, much like the leap the unit made under Al Golden…
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Quarterback Trey Tagliaferri Commits To Notre Dame
The IB team breaks down quarterback Trey Tagliaferri's commitment to Notre Dame, including the recruiting backstory, his impact on the Irish class, and an…
Irish BreakdownSegun Alexander, Julius And Andre Jones And More Notre Dame Football Recruiting News
Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to talk the latest Notre Dame football recruiting news, starting with this week's commitments of Segun Alexander and brothers…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame Running Back And Receiver Rankings, Kedren Young, Nolan James
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: How concerning is it that no Notre Dame running backs or wide receivers are considered top 25 players nationally at their…
Irish BreakdownHow The New NCAA Five For Five Eligibility Rule Could Impact Some Notre Dame Players
Irish Breakdown discusses the NCAA's new '5 for 5' eligibility rule and how it could impact some current Notre Dame football players. Shop for Irish Breakdown…
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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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College Football Debate: Big Ten vs SEC - Who's Better?
The IB team revisits the Big Ten vs. SEC debate, weighing each conference's case based on championships, coaching, NFL Draft success, depth, and overall league…
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Notre Dame Opponent Preview: Purdue Boilermakers
The IB team previews Purdue entering Year 2 under Barry Odom, examining the Boilermakers' transfer-heavy roster, strengths, and key concerns. The show wraps up…
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Best Defenses Notre Dame Will Face In 2026
The IB team ranks the top defenses Notre Dame will face in 2026, with Miami, BYU, and SMU leading the way. The show also breaks down the strengths and…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame Miami Anticipation, Do Irish And Hurricanes Play Enough, NFL Denies Brendan Sorsby
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: This November's Notre Dame vs Miami football game has the chance to be the biggest regular season home game for the Irish…
Irish BreakdownInsider David Lake Talks Miami Hurricanes
Miami football insider David Lake joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires to talk Hurricane football. They discuss the Notre Dame - Miami rivalry, Miami head coach…
Irish BreakdownBrenan Vernon Retires, Segun Alexander Commits, Charles Jagusah Lays Bricks
Irish Breakdown discusses the news that Notre Dame defensive lineman Brenan Vernon has medically retired, summer progress for offensive lineman Charles Jagusah…
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Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Offense/SEC Edition
Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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Notre Dame vs the SEC - How The Irish Stack Up
The IB team breaks down how Notre Dame stacks up against the best teams in the SEC. We compare the Irish to Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Texas A&M and Oklahoma…
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Notre Dame Offense Should Surpass National Expectations In 2026
Despite a strong season in 2025, the Notre Dame offense isn’t getting nearly as much hype as the defense. We discuss why that is and what expectations are for…
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Notre Dame Lands A Commitment From DT Segun Alexander
Notre Dame landed a commitment from 2027 defensive tackle Segun Alexander. The IB team breaks it all down, discussing back story, class impact and of course…