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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 Game Wreckers Set To Dominate BYU
Bryan and Trevor identify the Notre Dame players who could make game-changing plays against BYU, spotlighting CJ Carr, Nolan James Jr., and the Irish receiving…
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Notre Dame vs BYU - Matchups That Matter
Bryan and Trevor break down the key individual and unit matchups that could determine Notre Dame’s showdown with BYU, including the Irish offensive line…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Jonaz Walton, Boubacar Traore, Marcus Freeman Talks Kenny Minchey Success
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Our confidence that Jonaz Walton will break the Notre Dame freshman rushing record this season, former Irish kicker Blake…
Irish BreakdownChris Zorich Talks Notre Dame - BYU, Defending Bear Bachmaier, Mike Ditka, Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown to discuss several topics, including this week's game against BYU, comparisons between Marcus Freeman and…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Preps For Top 10 Showdown At BYU
Irish Breakdown discusses some of the factors that will decide Saturday's game between No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 8 BYU, including the altitude in Provo, Utah…
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Notre Dame vs BYU Preview - A Look At The Cougar Defense
Bryan and Trevor turn their attention to BYU’s defense, breaking down an aggressive, physical unit that has impressed under its first-year defensive…
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Notre Dame vs BYU Preview - A Look At The Cougar Offense
Bryan and Trevor break down BYU’s offense ahead of its matchup with Notre Dame, examining how the Cougars plan to overcome the absence of LJ Martin while…
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Notre Dame vs BYU Preview - Irish and Cougars Set For Epic Matchup
Bryan and Trevor preview Notre Dame’s highly anticipated showdown with BYU, a matchup between two of college football’s most successful programs over the past…
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Notre Dame Midterm Grades: Irish Defense Is Elite
Bryan and Trevor assess Notre Dame’s elite defense at the midway point of the season, highlighting its dominant run defense, outstanding defensive line, strong…
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Notre Dame Midterm Grades: Irish Offense Is Heating Up
Bryan and Trevor hand out midterm evaluations for Notre Dame’s offense, examining the progress made by CJ Carr, the talented backfield, the improving offensive…
Irish BreakdownMarcus Freeman Talks Jonaz Walton, Brauntae Johnson, Charles Jagusah
Irish Breakdown has comments from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on the performance of running back Jonaz Walton and injury updates to Brauntae…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame - BYU Line Shrinks, Are Irish Under The Radar, Purdue Beats Minnesota
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Is Notre Dame flying under the radar with national media, Notre Dame opened as a 13.5 point favorite against BYU but the…
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Upon Further Review vs Stanford - Keys to Victory Revisited, Top Takeaways From the Win
Bryan and Vince take an Upon Further Review look back at the keys to victory against Stanford, examining how Notre Dame performed offensively and defensively…
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Upon Further Review vs Stanford: Top Players, Top Stats, Turning Points
Bryan and Vince take an Upon Further Review look at Notre Dame’s win over Stanford, recapping the game and highlighting the top players and game balls from all…
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Notre Dame vs. Stanford Post-Game - Super Chats
Bryan, Andrew, Trevor and Shaun answer fan questions and react to your Super Chats following Notre Dame’s 58-7 victory over Stanford. The crew dives into the…
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Notre Dame Offense Continues to Roll Against Stanford
Trevor, Shaun, Andrew, and Bryan dive into Notre Dame’s explosive offensive performance against Stanford, highlighted by 361 rushing yards, five rushing…
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Notre Dame Defense Bounces Back In Dominant Win Over Stanford
Trevor, Shaun, Andrew, and Bryan examine Notre Dame’s impressive defensive bounce-back performance against Stanford, as the Irish forced three turnovers…
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Notre Dame Dominates Stanford To Improve To 6-0
Trevor, Shaun, Andrew, and Bryan break down Notre Dame’s dominant 58-7 victory over Stanford, highlighted by a historic margin of victory, overwhelming…
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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: Is Stanford A Trap Game, Green Jerseys, ND Running Back Rotation, Game Props
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Our concern that Saturday's game against Stanford could be a trap game for Notre Dame, it's "Irish Wear Green" day at ND…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame vs Stanford Football Preview, Remembering Mike Ditka
Irish Breakdown takes a look at Saturday's matchup between Notre Dame and Stanford and we also have thoughts on the passing of Mike Ditka. Shop for Irish…
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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…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Talks Noah Grubbs, Teddy Jarrard, Kedren Young, Matty Augustine
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on if Teddy Jarrard could take QB2 snaps ahead of Noah Grubbs…
Irish BreakdownOf Running Backs, Receiver Snaps And Trolls - Notre Dame Football Mailbag
Irish Breakdown answers several listener submitted questions about Notre Dame football on today' show. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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Notre Dame Opponent Rundown - Big Weekend For Irish Opponents
Bryan and Trevor break down a busy weekend for Notre Dame’s opponents, with several Irish foes facing important matchups around the country. They highlight the…
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Notre Dame vs Stanford Game Predictions
Bryan and Trevor preview Notre Dame’s matchup with Stanford, going over the key game particulars and what they expect to see when the Irish take the field…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Ian Premer Playing Time, Will College Gameday Be At Notre Dame/BYU And ND/Miami
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on Notre Dame wide receivers, will freshman tight end Ian Premer see the field soon, will ESPN's College Gameday be…
Irish BreakdownMike Denbrock Talks Jonaz Walton, Wide Receiver Rotation, 3rd And Goal Play Call
Irish Breakdown has comments from Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock on a variety of topics, including the breakout performance of running back…
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Keys to Victory For Notre Dame vs Stanford
Trevor and Shaun break down the biggest keys to victory for Notre Dame against Stanford, focusing on what the Irish need to accomplish on both sides of the…
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Notre Dame Game Wreckers vs Stanford
Trevor and Shaun identify the Notre Dame players who have the potential to take over against Stanford and make a major impact on the game. They examine the key…
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Notre Dame vs Stanford - Matchups That Matter
Trevor and Shaun break down the most important individual matchups heading into Notre Dame’s showdown with Stanford, examining key battles on both sides of the…
Irish BreakdownMarcus Freeman Talks CJ Carr Running, Indiana Backs Out On Another Future Opponent
Irish Breakdown has comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on CJ Carr running the ball and if the QB should go under center more. We also start the…
Irish BreakdownChris Zorich Talks Notre Dame Run Game, Pass Rush/Defense vs North Carolina
Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown to talk several Notre Dame football topics. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Talks Notre Dame Pass Defense, Irish 100-Yard Rushers And Receivers, Troy Aikman
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Marcus Freeman on the Notre Dame defense's pass coverage against North Carolina, the significant…
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Notre Dame vs Stanford Preview - Irish Should Throttle Cardinal Defense
Bryan and Trevor examine Stanford’s defense and why the Cardinal face a difficult challenge against Notre Dame’s offense. They discuss Stanford’s lack of depth…
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Notre Dame vs Stanford Preview - Irish Face Inconsistent Cardinal Offense
Bryan and Trevor break down Stanford’s inconsistent offense and examine the biggest strengths and concerns heading into the matchup with Notre Dame. They look…
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Notre Dame vs Stanford Preview - Irish Look to Continue Dominance Over Stanford
Bryan and Trevor preview Notre Dame’s matchup with Stanford, examining the history between the two programs and what each team has at stake heading into the…
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College Football Roundup - Top Teams Separate In Week 5
Bryan and Trevor recap a busy Week 5 in college football, highlighting statement wins, surprising results and major storylines from around the country. They…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame - BYU Kick Time Announced, Kenny Minchey, CJ Carr, Ryan Day
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Kickoff time for Notre Dame vs BYU on Oct. 17 has been announced, could Kenny Minchey return to quarterback Notre Dame next…
Irish BreakdownMarcus Freeman Talks Jonaz Walton, Leonard Moore, Matty Augustine, Wide Receiver Rotation
Irish Breakdown discusses Notre Dame's win over North Carolina and reacts to comments from Irish head coach Marcus Freeman on today's show. Freeman discusses…
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Upon Further Review vs North Carolina: Keys to Victory Revisited, Top Takeaways From the Win
Bryan and Vince take an Upon Further Review look back at the keys to victory against North Carolina, examining how Notre Dame performed offensively and…
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Upon Further Review vs North Carolina: Top Players, Top Stats, Turning Points
Bryan and Vince take an Upon Further Review look at Notre Dame’s win over North Carolina, recapping the game and highlighting the top players and game balls…
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Notre Dame vs. North Carolina Post-Game - Super Chats
Bryan, Andrew, Trevor and Shaun answer fan questions and react to your Super Chats following Notre Dame’s 37-26 victory over North Carolina. The crew dives…
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Notre Dame vs North Carolina: Bryan Breaks Down the Irish Win
Vince, Trevor, Shaun and Andrew welcome Bryan to take an in-depth look back at Notre Dame’s win over North Carolina, discussing the game plan, scheme…
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Notre Dame Defense Has Some Work To Do After Beating North Carolina
Vince, Trevor, Shaun and Andrew break down a frustrating defensive performance from Notre Dame, as the Irish struggled to contain North Carolina’s playmakers…
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Notre Dame Offense Takes Big Step Against The Tar Heels
Vince, Trevor, Shaun and Andrew break down a strong overall offensive performance from Notre Dame, including the coaching adjustments to the weather…
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Notre Dame Take Out North Carolina On The Road To Improve To 5-0
Vince, Trevor, Shaun and Andrew break down Notre Dame’s 37-26 win over North Carolina, as the Irish extended their winning streak to 15 games, moved Marcus…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Should Notre Dame Play Home Noon Games, ND-UNC Game Props, Tony Romo Out At CBS
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Should Notre Dame play Noon home games, Notre Dame - North Carolina game props and offensive breakout predictions, CBS has…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame vs North Carolina Football Preview
Irish Breakdown takes a final look at the Notre Dame - North Carolina matchup. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
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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 Ian Premer, Lack Of Tempo Offense, Todd Blackledge Talks Leonard Moore
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Comments from Marcus Freeman on what the next step for freshman tight end Ian Premer is to see the field, if tempo offense…
Irish BreakdownIs The Notre Dame Offense Sandbagging
Irish Breakdown debates whether Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock could be "sandbagging" calls now for the sake of going to other things against…
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Notre Dame Opponent Rundown - Important Matchups For Irish Foes
Bryan and Shaun run through a busy slate of games involving Notre Dame’s opponents, with Irish foes now sitting at 25-19 against the nation. They take a closer…
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Notre Dame vs North Carolina Game Predictions
Bryan and Shaun give their final thoughts and predictions for Notre Dame’s matchup with North Carolina, including how they expect the game to play out and the…
Irish BreakdownVirginia Added To 2027 Notre Dame Schedule, Our Irish Hits And Misses So Far This Season
The show starts with the news that Virginia has been added to Notre Dame's 2027 football schedule and what the full schedule looks like now. We also discuss…