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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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Notre Dame Cornerback Group Has One Star, Potential, But Questions
In our State of the Program look at the Notre Dame cornerbacks we ask the question, is the room one with an elite player and a lot of good players, or can the…
Irish BreakdownFive Star Defensive Lineman David Folorunsho Announces Commitment To Notre Dame
Irish Breakdown discusses the commitment of five star defensive lineman David Folorunsho from St. Patrick High School in Chicago. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear…
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Elite DT David Folorunsho Commits To Notre Dame
Notre Dame landed elite defensive tackle David Folorunsho! The IB team breaks down the commitment from the five-star DT from Chicago. They talk back story…
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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 Future At Running Back Is Exceptionally Bright
Notre Dame has a loaded RB room, but the young talent - and the 2027 commits - have the future incredibly bright. In fact, Notre Dame could emerge as the most…
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Notre Dame Should Be Able To Continue Strong RB Tradition
Notre Dame won’t be able to replace Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, but that’s not what the 2026 running backs will be asked to do. The talent is there for…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Pete Bevacqua Comments On CFP Expansion And USC, Paul Finebaum Talks CFP
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua on why he supports a 24-team College Football Playoff…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Top Offseason Storylines - Notre Dame Football Mailbag
Irish Breakdown answers several listener questions about Notre Dame football and more. We talk top offseason storylines, Notre Dame players we're not talking…
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Notre Dame Flips Offensive Lineman Jackson Hill
Notre Dame landed a commitment from California offensive lineman Jackson Hill. The IB team breaks it down down and talks back story, class impact and then, of…
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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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SEC Coaches Continue To Take Petty Shots At Each Other
There is a battle of words going on in the SEC and of course, Lane Kiffin is at the center of it. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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Why Does The ACC Continue To Complain About Notre Dame?
A recent article from On3 had a number of ACC personnel bashing Notre Dame and discussing why they are tired of the Irish being in their league. We discuss why…
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USC Continues To Lie About Why Its Not Playing Notre Dame
USC talking heads are saying that Notre Dame has come crawling back and the teams will likely play again. We discuss the reality of the situation, discuss why…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Jim Phillips Talks Notre Dame And CFP, Irish Back 24-team CFP Expansion
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We start with comments from ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips on Notre Dame and why he supports a 24-team College Football…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Why The Colin Cowherd Anti-Notre Dame Rant Is Pure Fiction
Irish Breakdown discusses the recent anti-Notre Dame comments from talk show host Colin Cowherd regarding negotiations to resume the series with Southern Cal…
Irish BreakdownOlu Olubobola, David Folorunsho And More Notre Dame Football Recruiting
Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires for IB's weekly Notre Dame football recruiting update. They start with the commitment of 5-star offensive lineman Olu…
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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag
The IB team answers questions about Notre Dame recruiting and the Irish linebackers in today’s daily mailbag. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online…
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The Future Is Very Bright For Notre Dame At Linebacker
In part two of our Notre Dame State of the Program look at the Irish linebackers we look at the future, and where the position will be once the current group…
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Notre Dame Returns The Nation’s Best Linebacker Group In 2026
In part one of our Notre Dame State of the Program look at the linebacker we discuss what makes this the nation’s best group of backers. We talk big picture…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame - USC, Brian Kelly Wants To Visit Marcus Freeman, Jeremiyah Love's Money Management
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: How much do we want to see the Notre Dame - Southern Cal rivalry return, thoughts on former Irish coach Brian Kelly saying…
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Elite OL Olu Olubobola Commits To Notre Dame
Notre Dame landed a commitment from elite offensive lineman Olu Olubobola. The IB team breaks it all down, talking back story, class impact, what’s next and of…
Irish BreakdownInterview With Notre Dame Women's Basketball Player Leah Macy
Notre Dame women's basketball player Leah Macy joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires for a one-one-one interview. Macy updates her recovery after missing her…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Who Needs The Other More - Notre Dame Or The ACC
Irish Breakdown discusses and debates the latest in the Notre Dame - ACC relationship and which side needs the other more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our…
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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag - OL Edition
The Irish Breakdown team answers questions from listeners and subscribers in the latest Daily Mailbag segment, which focuses on offensive line questions. We…
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Notre Dame Offensive Line Recruiting Continues To Roll
In the final segment of the Notre Dame offensive line evaluation, the IB team evaluates the 2027 recruiting class. There are two players on board and if Notre…
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Notre Dame Has A Very Bright Future With Its Offensive Line
In part two of the Notre Dame State of the Program look at the offensive line, the IB team takes a dive into the future. They look at the depth chart, and…
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Notre Dame Offensive Line Made Huge Strides This Spring
In part one of our Notre Dame offensive line State of the Program analysis, the IB team talk about the spring growth from the line, what they think of the new…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame - USC Season Openers, Friday Nights Or Peacock Games, CFP Expansion
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on the possibility of Notre Dame and USC possibly opening the season against each other after negotiations between…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: The Notre Dame - USC Football Series Could Resume
So you're saying there's a chance! Irish Breakdown discusses the report from the LA Times saying that negotiations have between Notre Dame and USC to try to…
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Notre Dame DT Recruiting Has A Chance To Be Elite
Notre Dame doesn’t have a DT committed yet in the 2027 class, but there are four big time players on the board. IB breaks them all down and talks about where…
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Notre Dame DT Group Still Has Questions It Must Answer
While we expect the unit to be improved, there are questions about whether or not the Notre Dame DT group can be a driver of elite player, or just a part of…
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Notre Dame Defensive Tackle Group Has A Chance To Be Improved
The arrival of two new transfers and a new coach has the Notre Dame defensive tackle room looking to be an improved group in the 2026 season. But the presence…
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AFCA Proposal For A 24-Team Playoff Misses The Mark
The AFCA made a proposal for a 24-team playoff and a change to the structure of the season. While there are some aspects we can support, the bigger picture…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: A Notre Dame Peacock Road Game, Will SMU Invade ND Stadium, Mark Cuban's Mendoza Donation
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame won't have a home football game that streams exclusively on Peacock but the Irish will have a road Peacock game…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Who Is A 24-Team College Football Playoff For
Irish Breakdown debates the pros and cons of a 24-team College Football Playoff on today's show. Sean Stires and Vince DeDario also discuss the state of…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Lacrosse Coach Kevin Corrigan Previews NCAA Tournament Opener
Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires is joined by Notre Dame men's lacrosse head coach Kevin Corrigan to preview this weekend's home NCAA Tournament game against…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame Announces Home Game Times, March Madness Expands, NIL Comes To Indiana High Schools
Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Vince DeDario are joined by Chuck Freeby and Angelo DiCarlo from SportsMichiana.com to discuss a variety of topics. They…
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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag
The IB team answers questions about Note Dame receiver recruiting, the current Irish pass catchers and also some questions about the top wideouts and wideout…
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Notre Dame Receiver Recruiting Is Picking Up Big Time
Between the portal and high school recruiting, Notre Dame has really picked things up at wide receiver. We break down why that is, why it matters and then dive…
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Notre Dame Wide Receivers Have Potential, But Also Questions
In part two of the State of the Program analysis of the wide receivers we discuss the new arrivals at receiver, led by Quincy Porter. We also discuss the…
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Can The Notre Dame Wide Receiver Finally Breakout Out
IB continues our State of the Program breakdown with a look at the Irish receivers. In part one, the IB team discusses position coach Mike Brown, why the…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Dabo Swinney Jabs Notre Dame, College Football Coaches Propose Big CFP Changes
Irish Breakdown discusses recent comments from Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney that were directed at Notre Dame as well as changes college football coaches…
Irish BreakdownWhat's Next For The Notre Dame Football 2027 Recruiting Class
Irish Breakdown takes a look at Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class and what the next priorities are after landing four recent commitments. Bryan Driskell joins…
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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 State of the Program: Defensive End Recruiting
In part three of the State of the Union for the Notre Dame defensive end position, the IB team takes a look at recruiting for the position in the 2027 class…
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Notre Dame State of the Program: Part 2 - Defensive End
Irish Breakdown takes a deep dive into the defensive end group at Notre Dame. They wrap up the growth we saw this spring, what needs to happen moving forward…
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Notre Dame State of the Program: Part 1 - Defensive End
Irish Breakdown takes a deep dive into the defensive end group at Notre Dame. They wrap up the growth we saw this spring, what needs to happen moving forward…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: CJ Carr Talks Life After Jeremiyah Love And Jadarian Price, Revenge Tour And More
Irish Breakdown hears and discusses a handful of the most recent comments from Notre Dame quarterback on a variety of topics. Carr was recently on "The Triple…
Irish BreakdownTight End Titus Hawk And Wide Receiver Coleman Jackson Commit To Notre Dame
Irish Breakdown's Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to discuss Monday's big news that Titus Hawk and Coleman Jackson are the latest players in the 2027 class to…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Jaden Greathouse's Health, Urban Meyer Talks Notre Dame Football Facilities Upgrades
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: comments from former Notre Dame assistant coach and Urban Meyer on his "Triple Option" Podcast on the upgrades the Irish…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Post-Spring Offensive Player Tier Rankings
Irish Breakdown's Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to discuss Monday's big news that Titus Hawk and Coleman Jackson are the latest players in the 2027 class to…
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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag - Recruiting Edition
The IB team answers recruiting questions following the recent commitments Notre Dame has landed. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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Tight End Titus Hawk Commits To Notre Dame
Notre Dame landed a commitment from massive tight end Titus Hawk, who is also a standout baseball player. The IB team breaks down the back story, how he…
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Wide Receiver Jackson Coleman Commits To Notre Dame
Notre Dame landed a commitment from talented receiver Jackson Coleman. The IB team breaks down his commitment and goes in the film room to talk about what he…
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Best of IB: Elite QB Champ Monds 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 commitment from elite 2027 QB…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame State of the Union: Quarterback Depth Emerged This Spring
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing our State of the Union quarterback analysis. We break…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame State of the Union: CJ Carr Could Be Elite In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing our State of the Union quarterback analysis. We talk…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Spring Superlatives
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how with the spring now behind us the IB team hands…
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Best of IB: There Are Seven Real Championship Contenders In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the teams that are the real contenders to win the…
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Best of IB: Is Notre Dame Ready To Go On An Epic Draft Run
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Notre Dame and the small draft class in 2026, but…