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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 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…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: The State Of Notre Dame Men's Basketball, Geno Auriemma's Tirade, Final Four
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: The state of Notre Dame men's basketball after six players have entered the transfer portal, thoughts on North Carolina…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Tom Noie Talks Notre Dame Men's Basketball Transfer Portal Exodus
Longtime Notre Dame men's basketball reporter Tom Noie joins Irish Breakdown to discuss the mass transfer portal exodus for the program this offseason. Shop…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame College Football Playoff Predictions
Irish Breakdown discusses the chances several CBS Sports writers give Notre Dame to make it to the "Final Four" of the 2026 College Football Playoffs. Shop for…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Among The Top Ascending Teams In College Football
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing three programs that have established themselves as…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Position Group Rankings – Defense
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the Notre Dame position groups on the Irish defense…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Position Group Rankings - Offense
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing where the offensive position groups rank at the…
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Best of IB: Top QB Battles In CFB
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing important quarterback battles going on this spring in…
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Best of IB: Top Sleeper/Underrated Recruits In The 2027 Class
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing their favorite sleeper and underrated recruits in the…
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Best of IB: Talented Running Back Isaiah Rogers Commits To Notre Dame
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Notre Dame landing another big 2027 commitment by…
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College Football’s Top Prove It Teams For 2026
Irish Breakdown looks at the teams whose success in 2026 will tell us if they are ascending or descending. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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College Football’s Teams On the Decline
There are teams who are trending in the wrong direction, and if they don’t get things turned around quickly there could be trouble. IB breaks down the top…
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Notre Dame Among The Top Ascending Teams In College Football
There are three programs that have established themselves as championship in recent seasons, but several others are knocking on the door. Irish Breakdown…
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Notre Dame Position Group Rankings – Defense
Irish Breakdown ranks and breaks down the Notre Dame position groups on the Irish defense. It’s a ranking of where the units stand right now in the middle of…
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Rapid Fire: Notre Dame Blue - Gold Game Format, Irish Women's Basketball Mt. Rushmore
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Should Notre Dame keep playing the Blue - Gold game or change its format, would you favor playing a scrimmage against…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Backups Against The 2026 Schedule - We In Or We Out
Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Vince DeDario answer listener questions about Notre Dame football and basketball on today's show. Including, would Notre…
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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…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Talks Title Trophy, Hannah Hidalgo Wins Defensive Player Of The Year Award, Jalen Haralson To Transfer Portal
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Marcus Freeman's thoughts on Indiana's national championship football trophy visiting South Bend this week, Hannah Hidalgo…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Marcus Freeman Talks Notre Dame Spring Scuffles And More
Irish Breakdown reacts to several comments from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on today's show, including the "scuffles" he says have broken out…
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Top Quarterback Battles In College Football
There are a lot of important quarterback battles going on this spring in college football. IB breaks down the five most intriguing and the impact they can have…
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Notre Dame Recruiting - Top Sleepers/Underrated Players In The 2027 Class
In part three of the Notre Dame Midweek Rundown the guys discuss their favorite sleeper and underrated recruits in the 2027 class, including a pair of ND…
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Notre Dame Position Group Rankings - Offense
In part two of the Notre Dame Midweek Rundown the IB team ranks where the offensive position groups rank at the moment. It’s a current ranking based on who is…
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Marcus Freeman Talks Injuries, Notre Dame Playmakers, Line Play
In part one of this week’s Notre Dame Midweek Rundown the IB team discusses what Marcus Freeman talked about in today’s press conference. Topics include the…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Marcus Freeman Talks CJ Carr, Will Black, Noah Grubbs, Blake Hebert And More
Irish Breakdown reacts to comments from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on several of his players' performances so far this spring. Quarterbacks CJ…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Football Mailbag
Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and college basketball. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Micah Gilbert Expectations, Jade Greathouse, Chris Ash Talks Notre Dame Defense
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash, what should we expect from Irish receivers Micah…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Brian Jean-Mary Talks Lou Holz Interview And Notre Dame Linebackers
Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary. He details an interview he had with the late Lou Holtz early in his…
Irish BreakdownFormer Notre Dame Basketball Star Demetrius Jackson Faces Battery Charges, Final Four And ND Women's Hoops Thoughts
Irish Breakdown discusses the charges filed against former Notre Dame basketball start Demetrius Jackson as well as men's and women's Final Four and Notre Dame…
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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…
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Talented Running Back Isaiah Rogers Commits To Notre Dame
Notre Dame landed another big 2027 commitment by picking up running back Isaiah Rogers. The talented 2027 runner picked the Irish over Georgia, Indiana and…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Jaden Greathouse Talks Notre Dame Return, Brady Koehler Stays Irish, Geno Auriemma Sounds Off On NCAA
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Notre Dame receiver Jaden Greathouse on if he was ever "close" to leaving this offseason, thoughts…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Women's Basketball Season Ends In Elite Eight
Irish Breakdown talks about Notre Dame women's basketball's season ending with Sunday's loss to UConn in the Elite Eight. We hear comments from head coach…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Defense Could Have A Strong Sophomore Presence
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the sophomore class on defense and how they could have…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Sophomore Class Will Have A Major Impact On Offense
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how the sophomore class at Notre Dame is often…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame’s Biggest Sleepers/Most Underrated Players In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing a number of Notre Dame players that are being…
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Best of IB: What We Need To See From The Notre Dame Defense This Spring
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing what we need to see from the Irish defense this…
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Best of IB: What We Need To See From The Notre Dame Offense This Spring
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing what we need to see from the Irish offense this…
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Best of IB: Which Notre Dame OL Is The Most Important Breakout
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing which Notre Dame OL is the Most Important breakout…
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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 Set For Another Big Recruiting Weekend
Notre Dame set for another big recruiting weekend Notre Dame is hosting another talented group of recruits this weekend as spring practice continues. Shop for…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Football And Basketball We In Or We Out Questions And Answers
Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and basketball in 'We In or We Out' form on today's show. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Hannah Hidalgo's Triple Double Leads Notre Dame Women's Basketball To Elite 8
Irish Breakdown's Vince DeDario and Jesse Stires break down Notre Dame women's basketball's Sweet 16 win over Vanderbilt. The win moves the Irish to the Elite…
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Notre Dame’s Biggest Sleepers/Most Underrated Players In 2026
There are a number of Notre Dame players that are being overlooked that will have a big impact on the Irish team in 2026. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our…
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Notre Dame Defense Could Have A Strong Sophomore Presence
The sophomore class on defense could have a major impact on the Notre Dame defense, but strong depth will make them work hard to get on the field. Shop for…
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Notre Dame Sophomore Class Will Have A Major Impact On Offense
The sophomore class at Notre Dame is often overlooked, but the group has a chance to make a major impact on the offense in 2026. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: CJ Carr Studies Matthew Stafford, Is Hannah Hidalgo A 'Villain', Quentin Nelson Back At Notre Dame
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We hear from Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr and react to his comments on studying NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford this…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame - Vanderbilt Women's Sweet 16 Preview
Irish Breakdown previews Friday's women's Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament game between Notre Dame and Vanderbilt by answering a few listener questions. Shop for Irish…
Irish BreakdownIB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Quarterback Coach Gino Guidugli Talks CJ Carr, Blake Hebert And Noah Grubbs
Irish Breakdown reacts to comments this week from Notre Dame quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli on CJ Carr, Blake Hebert and Noah Grubbs. Shop for Irish…
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What We Need To See From The Notre Dame Defense This Spring
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What We Need To See From The Notre Dame Offense This Spring
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