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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: Aneyas Williams/Sullivan Absher On Celebration Penalty, Joe Rudolph Talks Offensive Line, Rodney Dunham
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Aneyas Williams and Sullivan Absher say it was the offensive line's idea for the touchdown celebration that Williams took…
Irish BreakdownNiele Ivey Talks Hannah Hidalgo, Rome Season Opener, Madison St. Rose, Challenging Schedule
Notre Dame women's basketball coach Niele Ivey joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires to discuss several topics ahead of the upcoming season. They discuss the…
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Keys to Victory For Notre Dame vs North Carolina
Bryan breaks down the keys to victory for Notre Dame against North Carolina, examining five critical factors for both the Irish offense and defense. From…
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Notre Dame Game Wreckers Set To Dominate North Carolina
Bryan identifies the Notre Dame players who could make the biggest impact, spotlighting potential game wreckers on both sides of the ball. The discussion…
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Notre Dame vs North Carolina - Matchups That Matter
Bryan breaks down the key matchups that could determine Notre Dame’s showdown with North Carolina, including the Irish offensive line against UNC’s front, CJ…
Irish BreakdownChris Zorich Talks CJ Carr Mentality, Marcus Freeman, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Defensive Line Dominance
Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires for his weekly segment talking Notre Dame football. Zorich discusses the impact of the defensive line, Charlie…
Irish BreakdownMarcus Freeman Talks Notre Dame Running Game Evolution, Running Back Rotation
Irish Breakdown has comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on the progress of the Notre Dame run game this season and the running back rotation. We…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Chris Ash, Bryce Young/Boubacar Traore Sacks, Mylan Graham, Bear/Eagles, MLB Playoffs
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash, how many sacks will Irish defensive ends Bryce Young and Boubacar Traore combine…
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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 vs Opponent Preview - A Look At The Tar Heels
Bryan and Shaun take an in-depth look at the North Carolina Tar Heels, breaking down their offense, defense, statistics, and the players Notre Dame will need…
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Notre Dame vs North Carolina Preview - Irish Face Tough Test vs Tar Heels
Notre Dame heads to Chapel Hill for a matchup with Bill Belichick and North Carolina, as the Irish look to earn another P4 victory and put together their first…
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College Football Roundup - Week 4 Upsets Shake Things Up
Week 4 delivered plenty of surprises as Tennessee and Texas battled in the Game of the Week, Florida made a statement against Ole Miss, and Alabama’s offense…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame Ceiling, BYU Hype, Aneyas Williams, The Shame Of Lincoln Riley
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We start with a couple listener questions on Notre Dame's ceiling this season and the hype for ND's game against BYU…
Irish BreakdownMarcus Freeman Talks Quincy Porter Surgery, Joey O'Brien, CJ Carr
Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on a handful of players and topics, including: wide receiver Quincy Porter…
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Upon Further Review vs Purdue: Super Chats
Bryan and Vince answer fan questions and react to your Super Chats following Notre Dame’s 49-10 victory over Purdue in Upon Further Review. The crew dives into…
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Upon Further Review vs Purdue: Keys to Victory Revisited, Top Takeaways From the Win
Bryan and Vince revisit Notre Dame’s keys to victory in Upon Further Review, evaluating how the Irish executed their offensive and defensive game plans against…
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Upon Further Review vs Purdue: Top Players, Top Stats, Turning Points
Bryan and Vince take an Upon Further Review look at Notre Dame’s win over Purdue, recapping the game while highlighting the top performers and game balls on…
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Notre Dame vs Purdue Post-Game: Super Chats
Bryan, Andrew and Shaun answer fan questions and react to your Super Chats following Notre Dame’s 49-10 victory over Purdue. The crew dives into the biggest…
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Notre Dame Offense Shows Progress Against Purdue, More Work Needed
Bryan, Andrew, and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s offensive performance against Purdue, highlighting the progress the Irish showed while also identifying areas…
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Notre Dame Defense Dominates Purdue, Continues Hot Start
Bryan, Andrew, and Shaun break down a dominant performance by the Notre Dame defense against Purdue, examining the game plan, play-calling, and overall…
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Notre Dame Blows Out Purdue To Improve To 4-0
Bryan, Andrew, and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s dominant win over Purdue, as the Fighting Irish improve to 4-0, sharing their overall thoughts on the victory…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame - Purdue Football Preview - Will The Irish Run Game Kick Into Gear
Irish Breakdown takes a look at Saturday's Notre Dame - Purdue football game. We start with our thoughts about what we think the Irish offense will look like…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Will Nolan James, Jr Start Against Purdue, Jerseys, Notre Dame - Purdue Game Props And More
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: With Purdue wearing all-black on Saturday, should Notre Dame wear all-white uniforms? Marcus Freeman will be perfect in the…
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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 Purdue Rivalry Future, Quincy Porter, Matty Augustine Updates
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Comments from Irish head coach Marcus Freeman on the future of the rivalry series with Purdue, what benefit does ND get from…
Irish BreakdownMarcus Freeman Talks Luke Talich Missing Purdue Game, Joey O'Brien/Ethan Long Next Men In
Irish Breakdown has comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on safety Luke Talich missing this week's game against Purdue due to injury. He also…
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Notre Dame Opponent Rundown - Big Weekend For Irish Opponents
Bryan and Shaun break down a huge weekend for Notre Dame opponents, with the Irish’s schedule foes entering the weekend with a combined 21-11 record against…
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Notre Dame vs Purdue Game Predictions
Bryan and Shaun break down the Notre Dame vs. Purdue matchup, discussing the key game particulars, their predictions for how the game will unfold, and the…
Irish BreakdownWhy Recruiting The State Of North Carolina Matters For Notre Dame Football
Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to discuss Notre Dame's recent success in football recruiting in North Carolina and why it matters. Shop for Irish Breakdown…
Irish BreakdownWhat Will We Learn About Notre Dame Against Purdue
Irish Breakdown discusses some of the things we should learn about Notre Dame in this week's game against Purdue. We discuss both sides of the ball, the…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame/Purdue And Peacock, Was CJ Carr Ordinary, Nolan James, Aneyas Williams, ND Run Game
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: A reminder that the Notre Dame vs Purdue game Saturday will only be televised by the Peacock streaming platform, a national…
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Keys to Victory For Notre Dame vs Michigan State
Bryan and Shaun break down the keys to victory for Notre Dame on both sides of the ball against Purdue, focusing on the offense starting fast, playing…
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Notre Dame Game Wreckers Set To Dominate Purdue
Bryan and Shaun identify the Notre Dame game wreckers who could make a major impact against Purdue, focusing on the offensive line, quarterback play and a…
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Notre Dame vs Purdue - Matchups That Matter
Bryan and Shaun break down the key matchups that could shape Notre Dame’s matchup with Purdue, beginning with Jaden Greathouse and Mylan Graham going against…
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Notre Dame Offense Needs To Get Back On Track
Bryan and Shaun break down what Notre Dame’s offense needs to do to get back on track, including establishing a clear identity built around CJ Carr and a…
Irish BreakdownChris Zorich Talks Marcus Freeman Sideline Reaction, Purdue Rivalry, Offensive Line
Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Jesse Stires to discuss a handful of Fighting Irish football topics, including Marcus…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Micah Gilbert Explosion, Todd Blackledge Talks Chris Ash, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert's big day against Michigan State and the impact it could have on the…
Irish BreakdownIs It Panic Time Or Time For Patience For The Notre Dame Offense
Irish Breakdown discusses where the Notre Dame offense could be headed as it looks to continue to improve its running game. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at…
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Notre Dame vs Purdue Preview - A Look At The Boilermakers
Bryan and Shaun take an in-depth look at the Purdue offense, which has been explosive through the first three games behind the outstanding play of Ryan Brown…
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Notre Dame vs Purdue Preview - Irish and Boilermakers Continue Rivalry
Bryan and Shaun preview Notre Dame’s rivalry matchup with Purdue, breaking down the game-day details, Barry Odom’s pressure to show progress, and the…
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College Football Roundup - Week 3 Battles Make Early Statements
Bryan and Shaun break down the biggest Week 3 storylines across college football, including Ole Miss’ statement win over LSU, Texas Tech’s gritty victory, the…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Talks Fake Punt Fail, Celebration Penalty, Texas Roadhouse, Being Perfect
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to Marcus Freeman's comments on the failed punt fake against Michigan State as well as more Freeman comments on his…
Irish BreakdownMarcus Freeman Talks Luke Talich Injury, Brauntae Johnson Update, Nolan James, Jr
Irish Breakdown discusses some of Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman's latest comments, including the injury to Irish safety Luke Talich, an update on the…
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Upon Further Review vs Michigan State - Keys To Victory Revisited
On Upon Further Review, Bryan and Vince revisit the keys to victory for Notre Dame, taking a closer look at the areas that ultimately made the difference in…
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Upon Further Review vs Michigan State- Top Players, Top Stats, Turning Points
On Upon Further Review, Bryan and Vince break down Notre Dame’s victory over Michigan State by highlighting the top performers and most impressive statistics…
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Upon Further Review vs Michigan State - Irish Have Work To Do, But Win Was Dominant
On Upon Further Review, Bryan and Vince take a closer look at Notre Dame’s dominant victory over Michigan State, examining the overall performance of the…
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Notre Dame Post Game Show - Super Chats Following The Defeat Of Michigan State
Bryan, Vince, Andrew and Shaun answer fan questions and react to your Super Chats following Notre Dame’s 27-10 victory over Michigan State. The crew dives into…
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Notre Dame Post Game Show - Defensive Thoughts About The Irish Victory Over Michigan State
Bryan, Vince, Andrew and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s 27-10 victory over Michigan State with a closer look at the Irish defense. The crew examines the biggest…
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Notre Dame Post Game Show - Offensive Takeaways From Notre Dame's 27-10 Win Over Michigan State
Bryan, Vince, Andrew and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s 27-10 victory over Michigan State with a deep dive into the Irish offense. The crew examines the biggest…
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Notre Dame Post Game Show - Big Picture Thoughts After A Convincing Win Over Michigan State
Bryan, Vince, Andrew and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s convincing win over Michigan State and take a step back to examine what the victory means for the 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…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame Weather Concerns And Game Props, Cover 3 Craziness
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Possible impact of rain/weather on Saturday's Notre Dame vs Michigan State game, the hosts of the Cover 3 Podcast had plenty…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame - Michigan State Football Preview
Irish Breakdown takes a look at some of the top questions facing Notre Dame as they prepare to play Michigan State Saturday night, including the offensive…
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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…