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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.
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Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame Green Games, Should The CFP Use Computer Rankings , Dusty May To NBA,
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Many fans don't like the idea of Stanford being Notre Dame's green game this season. Is it good that the Irish even have…
Irish BreakdownHow The Notre Dame Football Schedule Compares To Other College Football Playoff Contenders
Irish Breakdown compares how Notre Dame's oft criticized 2026 football schedule compares to several other College Football Playoff contending teams, including…
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Elite Wide Receiver Julius Jones Jr. Commits To Notre Dame!
Notre Dame landed a huge commitment with elite receiver Julius Jones Jr. pledging to the Irish. Bryan Driskell breaks down what this means for the Irish. Shop…
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Best of IB: Top 10 Notre Dame Defensive Players From 2000-25
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing and ranking the top Notre Dame defensive players from…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame vs The Big 12 - How The Irish Stack Up
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing and comparing Notre Dame to the Big 12's top…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame vs The ACC - How The Irish Stack Up
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing and comparing Notre Dame to the ACC's top…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame 2025 Recruiting Class Enters Crucial Season
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Notre Dame's 2025 recruiting class, a group that faced…
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Best of IB: Best Offenses That 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 offenses Notre Dame will face in 2026…
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Best of IB: Is CJ Carr Worth The Hype? Setting Expectations For The Irish QB
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing whether the hype surrounding CJ Carr is justified…
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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: Notre Dame X-Factors, Desmond Howard From The Archives, Texas Tech's Future
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Who are Notre Dame football's offensive and defensive X-factor players for the upcoming season, we hear some interesting…
Irish BreakdownA CJ Carr Future Scenario - Notre Dame Football Mailbag
Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and more on today's show. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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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 The Big 12 - How The Irish Stack Up
The IB team compares Notre Dame to the Big 12's top programs—Texas Tech, BYU, and Arizona State—evaluating coaching, overall talent, and key position groups…
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Is CJ Carr Worth The Hype? Setting Expectations For The Irish QB
The IB team examines whether the hype surrounding CJ Carr is justified, breaking down his talent, potential, and the areas he must improve to become the…
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Notre Dame Set For Crucial Final Recruiting Weekend
The IB team previews Notre Dame's final major recruiting weekend of the summer, highlighting key commits and top uncommitted targets set to visit campus. The…
Irish BreakdownKaden Henderson Update, Abraham Sesay, Roman Egwebuike And The Latest Notre Dame Football Recruiting Newscu
Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to talk the latest Notre Dame football recruiting news. They update the latest information on Kaden Henderson, who's the No. 1…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Are Notre Dame's Receivers Overlooked, What Football Scenario Would Bring Satisfaction
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on an ESPN wide receiver ranking that doesn't include any Notre Dame receivers, combining Notre Dame and your…
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Notre Dame Opponent Preview - Michigan State
The IB team previews Michigan State as the Pat Fitzgerald era begins, breaking down the Spartans' offseason changes, strengths, and biggest concerns. A key…
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Top 10 Notre Dame Defensive Players From 2000-25
The IB team ranks the top Notre Dame defensive players from 2000-25, weighing talent, production, impact, and accolades. The countdown features stars across…
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Best Offenses That Notre Dame Will Face In 2026
The IB team ranks the top offenses Notre Dame will face in 2026, evaluating each unit based on coaching, talent, depth, and production. Miami and SMU headline…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Jordan Faison, Mylan Graham, Marcus Freeman's Chances To Win First Championship
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Which players besides CJ Carr and the offensive line will be the most impactful for Notre Dame this season, is Marcus…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Football Defensive Player Tier Rankings
Irish Breakdown ranks Notre Dame's top defensive players in five tiers. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com…
Irish BreakdownThe Brendan Sorsby Saga Ends, Thoughts On Abraham Sesay Notre Dame Commitment
Irish Breakdown discusses the end of the Brendan Sorsby/Texas Tech saga as well as five star edge rusher Abraham Sesay's commitment to Notre Dame. Shop for…
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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 The ACC - How The Irish Stack Up
The IB team compares Notre Dame to the ACC's top programs—Miami, SMU, and Clemson—by breaking down coaching, talent, and position groups on both sides of the…
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Notre Dame 2025 Recruiting Class Enters Crucial Season
The IB team evaluates Notre Dame's 2025 recruiting class, a group that faced heavy scrutiny despite being one of the nation's top-ranked classes. They examine…
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Elite DE Abraham Sesay Commits To Notre Dame!
Notre Dame has landed a big time commitment with 5-star DE Abraham Sesay committing to the Irish! The IB team breaks it all down! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear…
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Brendan Sorsby Declares For The NFL Supplemental Draft
The IB team breaks down the stunning decision by Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech to part ways after months of legal battles involving the NCAA, the Big 12, and…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: What National A National Championship Would Mean For CJ Carr And Marcus Freeman
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: What would winning a national championship mean for Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and quarterback CJ Carr, thoughts…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Football Could End The Next Long Championship Drought
After the New York Knicks ended their 53-year title drought over the weekend, Irish Breakdown discusses what it would mean for Notre Dame if the Irish were to…
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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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Best of IB: Best Notre Dame Players From 2000-25 - Offense Edition
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the IB team ranking their Top 10 Notre Dame players on…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame All-Opponent Team In 2026 - Defense Edition
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the IB team listing their Notre Dame All-Opponent Team…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame All-Opponent Team In 2026 - Offense Edition
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the IB team listing their Notre Dame All-Opponent Team…
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Best of IB: Are The Magazines Overlooking Notre Dame Players?
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame is widely projected as a national title…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame 2024 Recruiting Class Has Shown Plenty Of Impact Ability
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing a fresh look at Notre Dame's 2024 recruiting class…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Senior Class Ready For Final Impact
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how the 2023 recruiting class arrived with top-10…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: CJ Carr Heisman Prediction, Brian Kelly Back In Football
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on comments from Austin "The Film Guy" Brooks on his prospects for Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr as a Heisman…
Irish BreakdownShocking Predictions For Each Notre Dame Football Position Group
Irish Breakdown makes predictions for each Notre Dame position group this season based on which players at each position could 'shock' us with their play. Shop…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Football Has Massive Expectations Heading Into This Season
Irish Breakdown discusses the massive expectations on Notre Dame football heading into the 2026 season. Are they the highest expectations for the Irish since…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Pete Bevacqua Makes History, Notre Dame All-Americans, Best Irish Comebacks
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua made history Thursday when he was named to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament…
Irish BreakdownYou've Got Questions And We've Got Answers - Notre Dame Football Mailbag
Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and more on today's show. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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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 - Rice Owls
The IB team previews Rice by examining Scott Abell's second season, the Owls' biggest strengths and question marks, and what to expect from their 2026…
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Notre Dame 2024 Recruiting Class Has Shown Plenty Of Impact Ability
The IB team takes a fresh look at Notre Dame's 2024 recruiting class, examining its rankings, player talent, and projected 2026 impact. With multiple future…
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Notre Dame Set For First Major Summer Recruiting Visit Weekend
Notre Dame kicks off a crucial summer recruiting weekend with a small but highly targeted group of visitors, led by front-seven prospects and commits David…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: A CJ Carr Draft Evaluation, Biggest Notre Dame Offseason Moves, Brendan Sorsby
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on an ESPN NFL Draft evaluation of Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr, who are our favorite offseason moves for the…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Football Has A Big Recruiting Weekend On Tap
Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to preview a big recruiting weekend for Notre Dame this weekend. They discuss some of the most important visitors, the moves…
Irish BreakdownOffensive Coordinator Mike Denbrock Talks Notre Dame Offense And Tight Ends
Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock on what the Irish offense could look like this season and his tight…
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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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Best Notre Dame Players From 2000-25 - Offense Edition
The IB team ranks their Top 10 Notre Dame players on offense from 2000-25. It’s a great group with QB, RB, WR, TE and OL all having at least one player in the…
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Notre Dame All-Opponent Team In 2026 - Defense Edition
The IB team lists their Notre Dame All-Opponent Team for 2026, with part two looking at the opposing defenses. Miami, BYU and SMU have loads of talent on this…