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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…
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Notre Dame Football 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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SEC Continues Its Bad Look Offseason
The IB team breaks down why the SEC continues to create negative headlines during the offseason. The discussion examines Steve Sarkisian’s playoff comments…
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Protect College Sports Act Provides Pathway For Changing Media Rights Agreements
The IB team examines a new college sports proposal centered around pooling media rights while also protecting women’s athletics and Olympic sports programs…
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College Sports Act Is An Important First Step For College Football
The IB team breaks down the major proposals being discussed in college football and what it could mean for college football now and in the future. The…
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Rapid Fire - Top 5 QBs, Drew Mestemaker, USC, and more
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Our top QBs entering the 2026 season, Drew Mestemaker being a QB to watch this year, USC being a team the national media…
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Is Texas weaseling Out of the Notre Dame Series Plus More 24 Team Playoff Talk
Vince and Trevor talk about Texas AD Chris Del Conte saying that the Notre Dame home and home with Texas in a few years is "tentative." They also kick around…
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Jackson Vaughn Commits, What's Next In Irish Recruiting and More
Irish Breakdown's Vince DeDario and Bryan Driskell discuss the latest Notre Dame football recruiting news 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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Best Notre Dame Teams Of The Last 25 Years
The IB team ranks the best Notre Dame teams of the last 25 years using criteria such as overall results, postseason success, performance against Top 25…
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Notre Dame Summer Arrivals Will Make A Big Impact
The IB team discusses why Notre Dame’s spring roster was far from complete — a scary thought considering how talented the team already looked. The show breaks…
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So Why Is Notre Dame Recruiting So Well?
The IB team breaks down why Notre Dame recruiting continues to thrive, from the program’s built-in national appeal to the leadership of Marcus Freeman. The…
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ESPN Quarterback Tiers
The IB team breaks down the ESPN article that ranks college football quarterbacks in tiers, including Notre Dame QB CJ Carr. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at…
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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…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Marcus Freeman's Latest Interview, SEC Meetings Underway, Lane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Sports viewing for Memorial Day weekend, thoughts on a recent interview Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman did with a…
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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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Elite DE Jackson Vaughn Commits to Notre Dame
Notre dame has landed a major commitment in the 2027 class with Jackson Vaughn pledging to the Irish. The big time DE picked Notre Dame over Miami and a host…
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Best of IB: Ranking The College Football Tiers, and Notre Dame’s Place
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the current tiers of college football and debate what…
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Best of IB: Pete Bevacqua Is Making A Mistake Supporting The 24 Team Playoff
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Pete Bevacqua’s recent comments about the future of…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Offensive Coaches Have Plenty To Prove
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing why the offensive staff enters the season with high…
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Best of IB: Marcus Freeman Poised To Take A Final Big Step At Notre Dame
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing why 2026 is a defining season for Marcus Freeman and…
- Irish Breakdown
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…
- Irish Breakdown
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 BreakdownThe Pros And Cons Of A 24-Team College Football Playoff For Notre Dame
Irish Breakdown discusses the pros and cons of a possible 24-team College Football Playoff field for Notre Dame. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online…
Irish BreakdownTop 2026 Priorities For Mike Denbrock And Chris Ash - Notre Dame Football Mailbag
Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and ND women's basketball, including the top priorities for Irish offensive coordinator…
Irish BreakdownWhat Happened With Layton Von Brandt, More Notre Dame Football Recruiting, Eve Long Commits To Women's Hoops
Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Bryan Driskell discuss what happened in Notre Dame's recruitment of offensive lineman Layton Von Brandt and how he ended up…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame Adds To Football Schedules, Tony Petitti's College Football Playoff Comments
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame announced additions to its 2027 and 2028 football schedules, thoughts on comments from Big Ten Commissioner Tony…
Irish BreakdownHow Much Merit Does Bill Connelly's ESPN College Football Playoff Article Have
Irish Breakdown discusses the proposed College Football Playoff expansion through a recent article from ESPN's Bill Connelly. Sean Stires and Trevor Trowbridge…
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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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Ranking The College Football Tiers, and Notre Dame’s Place
The IB team breaks down the current tiers of college football and debate what separates true national title contenders from teams still trying to break…
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Biggest Wins Of The Marcus Freeman Era
The IB team ranks the biggest wins of the Marcus Freeman era. The episode separates postseason victories from regular season triumphs, highlighted by playoff…
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Pete Bevacqua Is Making A Mistake Supporting The 24 Team Playoff
The IB team breaks down Pete Bevacqua’s recent comments about the future of college football and the expanded College Football Playoff, discussing why the…
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Notre Dame News - Eve Long Commits, Irish Grow 2027-28 Schedule
Notre Dame had a busy news cycle as the Irish landed elite 2027 women’s basketball recruit Eve Long and added Stanford and Kent State to the future football…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Anthonie Knapp And Leonard Moore On Top Returning Players List, Brendan Sorsby's NCAA Lawsuit
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame players Anthonie Knapp and Leonard Moore are on a recent list of the top college football players in the nation…
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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 Defensive Coaches Must Answer Important Questions
In this episode the IB team dives into the enormous expectations surrounding the Notre Dame defense heading into the season. While the offense may have taken a…
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Notre Dame Offensive Coaches Have Plenty To Prove
In this episode we break down why the offensive staff enters the season with high expectations. The numbers in 2025 were impressive, but now the staff must…
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Marcus Freeman Poised To Take A Final Big Step At Notre Dame
In this episode, we break down why 2026 is a defining season for Marcus Freeman and the future of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football. With a loaded roster, a…
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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: How Long Will Notre Dame Be In The ACC, How Long Until A 24-Team CFP Is Reality
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: What's our confidence that Notre Dame will still be in the ACC after 2025 when the ACC's current TV grant of rights contract…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Big Expectations Mixed With Odd Uncertainty For CJ Carr In 2026
Irish Breakdown discusses some of the national perception of Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr and debates why he isn't ranked higher compared to some of his…
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Best of IB: Why Does The ACC Continue To Complain About Notre Dame?
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing a recent article from On3 had a number of ACC…
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Best of IB: The Future Is Very Bright For Notre Dame At Linebacker
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing our Notre Dame State of the Program look at the Irish…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Returns The Nation’s Best Linebacker Group In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing our Notre Dame State of the Program look at the…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Should Be Able To Continue Strong RB Tradition
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame won’t be able to replace Jeremiyah Love…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Has A Very Bright Future With Its Offensive Line
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the Notre Dame State of the Program look at the…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Offensive Line Made Huge Strides This Spring
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Notre Dame offensive line State of the Program…
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Notre Dame Has One Of The Best Safety Duos In College Football
In our State of the Program look at the Notre Dame safeties, we break down why the Irish safeties are arguably the best duo in the country and why the depth…
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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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Could Notre Dame Soon Become DB U?
When looking at the future of the Notre Dame secondary, we discuss the recent rise on the back end and discuss why the Irish aren’t too far away from…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: More BYU On Notre Dame Football Schedules, LSU AD Slams Brian Kelly
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua says he would like to extend the football series with BYU, LSU athletic director…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Was This A Good Week Or A Bad Week For Notre Dame
Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires, Vince DeDario and Jesse Stires discuss all the media attention Notre Dame got this week and if it was ultimately good or bad for…