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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 BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Has NIL Had A Positive Impact On College Sports
Irish Breakdown discusses whether NIL has had a positive impact on college football and basketball due to player retention. We discuss Notre Dame football as…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Aneyas Wlliams, Is Brauntae Johnson Under The Radar, Curt Cignetti
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Comments from Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams on what he says will be Notre Dame's biggest challenge this season…
Irish BreakdownQuarterback Champ Monds And Defensive End Aidan O'Neil Commit To Notre Dame
Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to discuss Friday's big commitments of QB Champ Monds and DE Aidan O'Neil to Notre Dame. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our…
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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag - Recruiting Edition
Irish Breakdown answers Notre Dame recruiting questions in the latest Daily Mailbag. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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Notre Dame Recruiting - Where Things Stand
IB dives into where things stand with Notre Dame recruiting, who are the must get players on the board and what needs to be done for the Irish to land another…
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Elite QB Champ Monds Commits To Notre Dame
Notre Dame landed a commitment from elite 2027 QB Champ Monds. IB breaks down his commitment, what he means to the 2027 class, how he fits into the Irish…
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Notre Dame Lands Talented DE Aidan O’Neil
Notre Dame landed a commitment from talented 2027 quarterback Aidan O’Neil. IB breaks down his commitment, what he means to the 2027 class, how he fits into…
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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag - Quarterback Edition
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame quarterback play, Irish quarterback recruiting and quarterback play in college football in this edition of…
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Notre Dame Quarterback Recruiting Is Heating Up
In part three of our State of the Union quarterback analysis we take a dive into quarterback recruiting in 2027 and 2028, with a look at the top prospects on…
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Notre Dame State of the Union: Quarterback Depth Emerged This Spring
In part two of our State of the Union quarterback analysis we break down the depth at quarterback, and discuss the growth we saw from Blake Herbert and Noah…
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Notre Dame State of the Union: CJ Carr Could Be Elite In 2026
In part one of our State of the Union quarterback analysis we talk about the Notre Dame quarterback room, beginning with a breakdown of CJ Carr. We talk why…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Mike Denbrock Talks Notre Dame Tight Ends, Michael Mayer. College Football Playoffs
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Comments from Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock on his tight ends, do we have any concerns about the production…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Chris Ash Talks Notre Dame Defense
Irish Breakdown has post-spring comments from Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash. He discusses linebackers Jaiden Ausberry and Jaylen Sneed, cornerback…
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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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What We Learned About The Notre Dame Defense This Spring
This Spring Description: The IB team discusses what we learned about the Notre Dame defense this spring, and then turn to the questions that remain as the team…
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What We Learned About The Notre Dame Offense This Spring
The IB team discusses what we learned about the Notre Dame offense this spring, and then turn to the questions that remain as the team heads into the summer…
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Notre Dame Spring Superlatives
With the spring now behind us the IB team hands out spring superlatives. They talk about breakout players, top freshmen, top transfers, biggest surprises and…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Future Notre Dame NFL Draft Predictions, Mike Denbrock Talks Freshman Receivers And Matty Augustine
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame had six total players picked in this year's NFL Draft - will they have as many picked in the first two rounds of…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Lackluster Home Schedule - Notre Dame Football Mailbag
Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football, women's basketball and college football on today's show. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at…
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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag - Top 25 Edition
Following the Top 25 rankings the IB team answers questions about the Irish, college football and more in this daily mailbag. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at…
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There Are Seven Real Championship Contenders In 2026
IB breaks down the teams that are the real contenders to win the championship in 2026. Notre Dame is one, an Irish opponent is another, and they break down the…
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Irish Breakdown Post-Spring Top 25 Rankings - Part 2
Now that spring ball is behind us, IB breaks down their post-spring Top 25 rankings based on where teams stand coming out of spring practice. Part two focuses…
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Irish Breakdown Post-Spring Top 25 Rankings - Part 1
Now that spring ball is behind us, IB breaks down their post-spring Top 25 rankings based on where teams stand coming out of spring practice. Part one focuses…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Blue-Gold Game Thoughts, Aneyas Williams, NCAA Moving Toward Five For Five Eligibility
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on Saturday's Blue-Gold game broadcast, top takeaways from the game, thoughts on the NCAA's "Five for Five"…
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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag - NFL Draft Edition
The IB team answers NFL Draft related questions in the most recent Notre Dame Daily Mailbag. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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Is Notre Dame Ready To Go On An Epic Draft Run
Notre Dame had a small draft class in 2026, but looking ahead to the next few years the Irish could be ready for an epic draft run. Could this look like Ohio…
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Notre Dame NFL Draft Recap - A Look At The Irish Picks
Irish Breakdown recaps where Notre Dame players went in the 2026 NFL Draft. We talk where they were picked, the fit and also talk about the undrafted players…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Blue-Gold Quick Sacks, Jadarian Price Talks Transfer Temptations, NFL Draft ,
Today's Rapid Fire topics includes: Thoughts on the quick sacks in Saturday's Blue-Gold Game, reaction to comments from former Irish running back Jadarian…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Mike Denbrock Talks Notre Dame Blue-Gold Offensive Perfromances
Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock from after Saturday's Notre Dame football Blue-Gold spring game…
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Notre Dame Blue-Gold Game Recap
Notre Dame wrapped up its spring with the annual Blue-Gold Game. Irish Breakdown was there and discusses what they saw from the Irish in the final scrimmage…
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Talented Florida Safety Zayden Gamble Commits To Notre Dame!
Notre Dame landed a commitment from talented safety Zayden Gamble. The IB staff discusses how this came to be, how this commitment impacts the class, they dive…
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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: Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price, How Many First Round Draft Picks For Notre Dame In 2027
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Is it a bigger deal that Notre Dame running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price were drafted in the first round than…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Blue-Gold Football Game Thoughts
Irish Breakdown discusses this Saturday's Notre Dame football Blue-Gold spring game. Sean Stires and Vince DeDario also draft fantasy teams for the game. Shop…
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Notre Dame Running Backs Make History In The NFL Draft
Notre Dame running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price were both taken in the first round of the NFL Draft. They made some history along the way. Shop for…
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Teams We Like, Teams We Don’t Like In The SEC
The IB team discusses the teams they like and the teams they have questions about in the SEC coming out of spring practice. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at…
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Top SEC Storylines Coming Out Of Spring Practice
The IB team talks about the most intriguing storylines from the SEC coming out of spring. They talk quarterback battles, patience at LSU, line play at Oklahoma…
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Notre Dame Blue-Gold Game Preview
The Irish Breakdown team previews the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Game. They talk format and also what they want to see from both sides of the ball in the game. Shop…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Jeremiyah Love And Jadarian Price NFL Draft Picks, More NFL Draft Talk And Predictions
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from ESPN's Jordan Rodgers on Jeremiyah Love on the eve of the NFL Draft, what it will mean to Notre…
Irish BreakdownSteve Beuerlein Talks Lou Holtz, Jimmy Johnson, Jeremiyah Love, Marcus Freeman, NFL Draft
Irish Breakdown discusses a variety of football topics with former Notre Dame and NFL quarterback Steve Beuerlein. He joins Sean Stires to discuss his own NFL…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Future Notre Dame Football NFL Draft Predictions
Irish Breakdown makes some unique future Notre Dame related NFL Draft predictions on today's show. We look at the last Notre Dame player to be picked in the…
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Most Overrated Quarterbacks In College Football For 2026
The IB team breaks down the five most overrated quarterbacks in college football for the 2026 season. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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Most Underrated Quarterbacks In College Football For 2026
The IB team breaks down the five most underrated quarterbacks in college football for the 2026 season. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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Notre Dame Freshman Class Has Been As Good As Advertised
Notre Dame landed the nation’s top recruiting class in 2026 and that group of freshmen arrived early. The group made a big splash this spring and looks to be…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Devin Fitzgerald's Future, Jeremiyah Love Draft, Mel Kiper Likes Eli Raridon, Lincoln Riley
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: After freshman receiver Devin Fitzgerald's highlight catch in last week's Notre Dame scrimmage - what do his possibilities…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: 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…
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Florida DB John Gay III Commits To Notre Dame
Notre Dame landed a commitment from Florida defensive back John Gay III. The IB team breaks down this commitment, breaks down his game and talks about why this…
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Notre Dame NFL Draft Preview - Part II
The Irish Breakdown team previews the draft projections and talent of the Notre Dame NFL Draft prospects for 2026. Part two discusses Billy Schrauth, Aamil…
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Notre Dame NFL Draft Preview - Part I
The Irish Breakdown team previews the draft projections and talent of the Notre Dame NFL Draft prospects for 2026. Part one discusses Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian…
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Notre Dame Defensive Line Is On The Verge Of Excellence
Notre Dame has had strong DL play in recent seasons, but there’s another level needed, especially against the run. The DL took important strides this spring…
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Notre Dame Offensive Line Made Important Strides This Spring
Notre Dame wants to be a line driven program, but the offensive line has not lived up to that standard in recent seasons. The performance this spring provides…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: New 24-Team CFP Format Gains Interest, Should Notre Dame Play Texas Tech, Jeremiyah Love
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: A new presidential panel that includes Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua is working on a new 24-team College…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Charlie Partridge Talks Bryce Young, Rodney Dunham And More Notre Dame Defensive Linemen
Irish Breakdown has comments from new Notre Dame defensive line coach Charlie Partridge on several Irish linemen on today's show. They include defensive ends…
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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…
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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…