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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 Scrimmage Scuffles, Jaden Greathouse Injured, Brandon Aubrey, Irish Basketball Portal Additions
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on scrimmage scuffles between Notre Dame tight end Cooper Flanagan and Jaylen Sneed, thoughts on the continuing…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Marcus Freeman Talks Notre Dame Football Jersey Scrimmage
We hear and discuss post jersey scrimmage comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on today's show. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Opponents Need To Step Up In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Notre Dame getting a lot of flak for a soft schedule…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame 2024 Class Provides The Star Power For The Irish
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the 2023 class as the heart and soul of the 2026 team…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame 2023 Class Is The Heart And Soul Of The 2026 Team
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how the 2023 class will likely have more players in…
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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…
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Notre Dame Jersey Scrimmage Report - Defense/Special Teams
The IB team breaks down what they saw from the Notre Dame defense and special teams in the Saturday Jersey Scrimmage. Irish Breakdown answers questions about…
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Notre Dame Jersey Scrimmage Report - Offense
The IB team breaks down what they saw from the Notre Dame team and Irish offense in the Saturday Jersey Scrimmage. Irish Breakdown answers questions about…
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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: Leonard Moore Talks Miami 'Revenge Tour', Luke Talich At Linebacker, Joe Rudolph Talks Anthonie Knapp
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore on the Miami-fueled 'revenge tour' he says the Irish are on…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Football Jersey Scrimmage Preview
Irish Breakdown discusses this weekend's Notre Dame football Jersey Scrimmage as well as next week's Blue - Gold Game. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Basketball To Face Villanova In Rome, KK Bransford Hits The Transfer Portal
Irish Breakdown discusses the news that the Notre Dame men's and women's basketball teams will open next season with games against Villanova in Rome and that…
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Notre Dame Needs Clemson To Get Back On Track Moving Forward
In 2027, Notre Dame kicks off a 12-year deal with Clemson, where the teams will play every season. IB breaks down why it’s important that the Tigers get back…
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Notre Dame Opponents Need To Step Up In 2026
Notre Dame gets a lot of flak for a soft schedule in 2026. There’s a chance the schedule is tougher, but it could also end up being what critics think it is…
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What We Want To See From Notre Dame In Final Spring Practices
Notre Dame is close to wrapping up its spring practice, so IB discusses what we want to see from the Irish program in the final open practice as the team heads…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Bubba Frazier Is Hard To Guard, Marcus Freeman's Linebacker Pledge, Ethan Roberts
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Irish defensive backs says freshman receiver Bubba Frazier has been the toughest receiver to defend this spring, Frazier…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Men's Basketball Lands Ethan Roberts From Transfer Portal
Irish Breakdown discusses the news that Notre Dame men's basketball has signed Penn transfer guard Ethan Roberts. He is the second player to sign with the…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Special Teams Coach Marty Biagi Talks Spencer Porath, Erik Schmidt And Jasper Scaife
Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame special teams coordinator Marty Biagi on Australian punter Jasper Scaife, Purdue transfer kicker Spencer…
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Coaching Breakdown: Underrated, Overrated, Rising Stars and Coaches on the Hot Seat
The final segment of the 2026 CFB coaches breakdown looks at the most underrated and overrated coaches, coaches with the most to prove in 2026, up and coming…
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Ranking The Top 10 Coaches In College Football - 1-5
Irish Breakdown ranks and provides analysis on the Top 10 coaches in the country heading into the 2026 season. Part two dives into coaches 1-5, which includes…
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Ranking The Top 10 Coaches In College Football - 6-10
Irish Breakdown ranks and provides analysis on the Top 10 coaches in the country heading into the 2026 season. Part one dives into coaches 6-10, which contains…
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Notre Dame Must Get Recruiting For Defense In 2027 Class
Irish Breakdown dives into the five recruits on defense in the 2027 class that are the most important “must get” players for the Notre Dame staff to land. Shop…
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Notre Dame Must Get Recruiting For Offense In 2027 Class
Irish Breakdown dives into the five recruits on offense in the 2027 class that are the most important “must get” players for the Notre Dame staff to land. Shop…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Talks Joining A Conference, Schedule Strength, Notre Dame Heavy Favorite Vs Wisconsin
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman from two national podcasts about Notre Dame's future…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportseat: Notre Dame Football And Men's And Women's Basketball Mailbag
Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Vince DeDario answer listener questions about Notre Dame football and men's and women's basketball on today's show. Shop for…
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Notre Dame 2024 Class Provides The Star Power For The Irish
While the 2023 class is the heart and soul of the 2026 team, the 2024 class is what gives this team the star power. Explain how good this class is, how…
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Notre Dame 2023 Class Is The Heart And Soul Of The 2026 Team
The 2023 class will likely have more players in the Notre Dame starting lineup than any class on the roster. It’s a group that provides the important…
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Is There A Recruiting Rankings Bias Against Notre Dame?
Notre Dame has a top five roster despite its 2023-25 recruiting classes either 10th or lower. There were some bad rankings of individual players, so is there a…
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Notre Dame Falls In The Updated ESPN Top 25 Rankings
ESPN released its first post-spring Top 25 rankings for the 2026 season and Notre Dame dropped a spot. We discuss that ranking and go through the rest of the…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: CJ Carr And Marcus Freeman Talk Carr's Mom On Bussin' With The Boys
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr told a recruiting story about his mom on the Bussin' With the Boys Podcast and Irish head…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Marty Biagi Talks 'Notre Dame Rule' Special Teams Change, Joe Rudolph Talks Offensive Line
Irish Breakdown has comments from Notre Dame special teams coordinator Marty Biagi on a controversial special teams rules change that's been named after Notre…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Men's Basketball Lands Logan Duncomb, Washington Mystics Draft Cassandre Prosper
Irish Breakdown discusses the news that Notre Dame men's basketball has signed Big South Player of the Year Logan Duncomb from the transfer portal. We also…
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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: Marcus Freeman Talks Staying At Notre Dame, Markus Burton And Cole Certa Announce Transfers
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman's comments on the Colin Cowherd Show about his decision to stay at…
Irish BreakdownMarkus Burton Transfers To Indiana And Notre Dame Football Roster Budget
Irish Breakdown reacts to the breaking news that former Notre Dame point guard Markus Burton is transferring to Indiana. The conversation also drifts into…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Offensive Line Coach Joe Rudolph Talks Will Black, Anthonie Knapp, Charles Jagusah
Irish Breakdown has comments from Notre Dame offensive line coach about left tackle Will Black, left guard Anthonie Knapp and injured lineman Charles Jagusah…
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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…
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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 Recruiting Weekend Preview
Notre Dame has another important group of visitors on campus this weekend, including star receiver Julius Jones Jr. and offensive lineman Layton Von Brandt. IB…
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Is Notre Dame Handling The Playoff Snub Well?
There was an ESPN article with quotes from Notre Dame players and Marcus Freeman about the playoff snub and how the team is handling it. Combined with reports…
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Notre Dame Spring Midterm Report Card
Notre Dame is now at the midway point in spring, so the IB teams discusses where things stand. They talk about breakout players, new coaches and other things…
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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag
At the end of the most recent Irish Breakdown show Bryan answered questions about Notre Dame football, Irish recruiting and more from IB listeners and…
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Notre Dame Rivalries That We Want To See Fill The Schedule
In part three of today’s Midweek Rundown, the IB team talks about the long time rivals they want to see on the schedule moving forward, and three new rivals…
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Notre Dame Portal Class Is Vastly Underrated
Notre Dame’s portal class should be very impactful in 2026, just like recent portal classes. But the group isn’t getting enough national respect. The IB team…
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Notre Dame Practice Report - April 8
Notre Dame held its 7th practice of the spring this morning. Irish Breakdown was in attendance and discusses what we saw from the latest practice. Shop for…
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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag
At the end of the most recent Irish Breakdown show Bryan answered questions about Notre Dame football, Irish recruiting and more from IB listeners and…
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Ranking The Top 10 Rosters In College Football
The IB team breaks down and ranks the 10 best rosters in college football for 2026. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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Does Notre Dame Actually Have An Elite Roster?
In part one of the most recent IB podcast, Bryan and Trevor discuss whether or not Notre Dame’s 2026 roster is elite. They set the criteria, discuss how Notre…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Jeremiyah Love, Future Notre Dame NFL Draft Prediction, Cassandre Prosper Declares For WNBA
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on where ESPN's Peter Schrager projects former Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love to go in his current mock…
Irish BreakdownInterview With Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Corrigan
Irish Breakdown talks with longtime Notre Dame men's lacrosse head coach Kevin Corrigan on today's show. Corrigan discusses his team's season, reflections on…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: What We've Learned About Notre Dame Football So Far This Spring
Irish Breakdown discusses some of the things we've learned as well as what we're still waiting to learn through the first half of Notre Dame football's spring…