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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 All-Opponent Team In 2026 - Offense Edition
The IB team lists their Notre Dame All-Opponent Team for 2026, with part one looking at the opposing offenses. There are some strong areas and others not quite…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Greg McElroy Talks Notre Dame Linebackers, Trey Mancini Comeback, An Irish CFP Dilemma
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Sean Stires and Jesse Stires help solve a Notre Dame fan's potential dilemma with the College Football Playoff and an NFL…
Irish BreakdownThe Media Personalities Notre Dame Football Fans Love To Hate
Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Jesse Stires build a tier of college football media personalities that Notre Dame fans hate the most. Shop for Irish…
Irish BreakdownIndianapolis Colts Radio Announcer Matt Taylor Talks Riley Leonard, Quenton Nelson, Blake Grupe, Daniel Jones And More
Indianapolis Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires to discuss former Notre Dame players Riley Leonard, Quenton Nelson and Blake…
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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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Are The Magazines Overlooking Notre Dame Players?
Notre Dame is widely projected as a national title contender, yet those same outlets include surprisingly few Irish players on their All-America teams. The…
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Where Notre Dame Ranks In The Preseason Magazines, With An ESPN Shocker
Preseason magazines and national outlets are bullish on Notre Dame heading into 2026, consistently placing the Irish among the nation's elite while projecting…
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Notre Dame Senior Class Ready For Final Impact
The 2023 recruiting class arrived with top-10 rankings across every major service, but now enters its senior season with a chance to define its legacy through…
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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 BreakdownRapid Fire: Mike Denbrock Talks Wisconsin, Texas Judge Reinstates Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We hear comments from Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock from the BLeav In Giants Podcast and ask: Does Notre…
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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…
Irish BreakdownThe College Football Coaches Notre Dame Fans Love To Hate
Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Jesse Stires rank tiers of college football coaches that Notre Dame football fans love to hate. 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…
Irish BreakdownThe College Football Teams Notre Dame Fans Love To Hate
Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Jesse Stires rank tiers of the college football teams that Notre Dame football fans love to hate. Shop for Irish Breakdown…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Schedule Analysis - Quarter 3 Breakdown
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the third quarter of the schedule, featuring a…
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Best of IB: Biggest Potential Stumbling Blocks To A Notre Dame Championship
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the biggest obstacles that could stand between Notre…
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Best of IB: Why Notre Dame Will Win A National Championship In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the case for why Notre Dame has all the ingredients…
Irish BreakdownMike Denbrock Talks Malachi Fields, Beaux Collins and Malik Nabors
Notre Dame Offensive Coordinator Mike Denbrock joins Bob Papa and Carl Banks to give some intel on Malachi Fields, Beaux Collins, and Malik Nabers, whom he…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Opponent Preview: Wisconsin Badgers
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the Notre Dame opponent preview series with a deep…
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Best of IB: Talking Notre Dame, Playoff Predictions and 24-Team Playoff With Bill Bender
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing college football with analyst Bill Bender to break…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame 2026 Schedule Analysis - Biggest Storylines
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the 2026 Notre Dame schedule that features plenty of…
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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part V
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 IV
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 Independence, Jeremiyah Love On USC, Chicago Bears To Indiana
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Sean Stires, Vince DeDario and Jesse Stires discuss the news that the Chicago Bears are moving forward with a new stadium…
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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: Brett Bielema Slams Notre Dame, Could Notre Dame Play Texas Tech, ESPN's Top Irish Additions
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Sean Stires and Vince DeDario discuss comments from Illinois football coach Brett Bielema telling Notre Dame to join a…
Irish BreakdownThe Ultimate Notre Dame Football Mailbag Show
Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and more on today's show. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Pete Bevacqua Talks Super League, Does College Football Need Its Own Commissioner
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Sean Stires and Vince DeDario discuss if college football needs its own commissioner to help direct the sport, they discuss…
Irish BreakdownPete Bevacqua Testifies Before Congress On The Save College Sports Act
Irish Breakdown discusses the state of college football after Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua testified before congress Wednesday afternoon…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Eyes Gap Closers And Irish Invasion On The Recruiting Trail
Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires for a Notre Dame football recruiting update. They discuss some potential gap closers for Notre Dame in the 2027 class, the…
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Notre Dame Opponent Preview: Wisconsin Badgers - Daily Mailbag
The IB team begin their Notre Dame opponent preview series with a deep dive into the Wisconsin Badgers, examining their 2025 season, the pressure facing head…
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Biggest Potential Stumbling Blocks To A Notre Dame Championship
In this episode, the IB team examines the biggest obstacles that could stand between Notre Dame and a national championship in 2026. From a slim margin for…
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Why Notre Dame Will Win A National Championship In 2026
In this episode, the IB team makes the case for why Notre Dame has all the ingredients needed to win a national championship in 2026. From an elite roster…
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Talking Notre Dame, Playoff Predictions and 24-Team Playoff With Bill Bender
In this episode, the IB team welcome college football analyst Bill Bender to break down his outlook for Notre Dame heading into the 2026 season, including…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame - USC Future, Should The Irish Schedule UCLA, Biggest Irish Question
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: What's our confidence that Notre Dame and USC will play again by 2030, if USC stays off the schedule should the Irish look…
Irish BreakdownSyracuse Insider Brian Higgins Talks Steve Angeli, Fran Brown, Gerry McNamara And More Orange
Syracuse insider Brian Higgins joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires for an offseason look at Syracuse football. They discuss the status of quarterback Steve…
Irish BreakdownIs Notre Dame A College Football Villain
Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Jesse Stires debate if Notre Dame is again a full-fledged villain in the college football world on today's show. Shop for…
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Notre Dame Schedule Analysis - Quarter 4 Breakdown
The IB team wraps up the schedule breakdown by analyzing the final three games of the 2026 Notre Dame season against Boston College, SMU, and Syracuse, with a…
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Notre Dame Schedule Analysis - Quarter 3 Breakdown
The IB team breaks down the third quarter of the schedule, featuring a challenging road trip to BYU, a rivalry matchup with Navy, and a showdown against Miami…
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Notre Dame Schedule Analysis - Quarter 2 Breakdown
The IB team continues the schedule breakdown by analyzing the second quarter of the 2026 Notre Dame season, featuring road trips to Purdue and North Carolina…
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Notre Dame Schedule Analysis - Quarter 1 Breakdown
The IB team kicks off a quarter-by-quarter schedule breakdown by examining the first three games and the key storylines surrounding each matchup. The…
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Notre Dame 2026 Schedule Analysis - Biggest Storylines
The IB team breaks down the 2026 Notre Dame schedule that features plenty of familiar faces, with half the slate made up of rivals and longtime opponents…
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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…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Will Texas Bail On Notre Dame, Will Texas Tech Step Up, Leonard Moore On EA Sports Cover
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We start with our confidence level that Texas and Notre Dame will play their home and home series in 2028 and 2029 after…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Football Offseason Report Card
Irish Breakdown grades all aspects of Notre Dame football's offseason in preparation for the 2026 season. We look at coaching moves, offense, defense, transfer…
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Best of IB: Breaking Down ESPN’s Quarterback Tiers
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the ESPN article that ranks college football…
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Best of IB: College Sports Act Is An Important First Step For College Football
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the major proposals being discussed in college…
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Best of IB: Best Notre Dame Teams Of The Last 25 Years
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing and ranking the best Notre Dame teams of the last 25…
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Best of IB: Elite DE Jackson Vaughn 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 has landed a major commitment in the…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Summer Arrivals Will Make A Big Impact
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing why Notre Dame’s spring roster was far from complete —…
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Best of IB: So Why Is Notre Dame Recruiting So Well?
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing why Notre Dame recruiting continues to thrive, from…
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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part V
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 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…