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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: Marcus Freeman Talks CJ Carr Heisman, Future Of Michigan State Series, Anthonie Knapp
Today's Rapid Fire topics include reaction to comments from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on: Why CJ Carr isn't getting as much Heisman hype as…
Irish BreakdownHow Could Rain Impact The Notre Dame - Michigan State Football Game
Irish Breakdown debates how the rain in Saturday's forecast could impact Notre Dame's game against Michigan State as well as other Irish topics. Shop for Irish…
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Notre Dame Opponent Rundown
Bryan and Trevor take a look around the country at Notre Dame’s upcoming and recent opponents, who have combined for an impressive 17-5 record against the…
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Notre Dame vs Michigan State Game Predictions
Bryan and Trevor make their final Notre Dame vs. Michigan State predictions, breaking down how they expect the game to play out and what they’ll be watching…
Irish BreakdownJa'Juan Seider Talks Jonaz Walton, Aneyas Williams, More Notre Dame Running Backs
Irish Breakdown reacts to comments from Notre Dame running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider on Jonaz Walton and Aneyas Williams and what the usage for those and…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame And Nebraska Announce Future Series, Marcus Freeman's Double Digit Win Streak
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame and Nebraska have announced a future home and home football series and they'll even play the games in late…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Football Has Plenty Of Recruiting Visits On Tap For Michigan State Weekend
Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to discuss some of the top visitors at Notre Dame's win over Rice last week and for this week's prime time game against…
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College Football Week 3 Roundup - Finally Some Big Matchups
Bryan and Trevor break down a loaded Week 3 college football slate, previewing the biggest games and Top 25 matchups while highlighting underrated contests…
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Keys to Victory For Notre Dame vs Michigan State
Bryan and Trevor break down the keys Notre Dame must execute to beat Michigan State, focusing on fast starts, improved offensive line play, explosive plays and…
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Notre Dame Game Wreckers vs Michigan State
Bryan and Trevor identify the Notre Dame “Game Wreckers” who could make the biggest impact against Michigan State, highlighting key players on both sides of…
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Notre Dame vs Michigan State - Matchups That Matter
Bryan and Trevor break down the key matchups that could decide Notre Dame’s battle with Michigan State, starting with the Irish offense against a tough…
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Notre Dame Schedules Home and Home Series With Nebraska
Notre Dame and Nebraska are bringing back a classic college football matchup as the Irish announce a new home-and-home series with the Cornhuskers. Bryan and…
Irish BreakdownChris Zorich Talks Notre Dame Defense, Rice Takeaways, Big Irish Fan Experience
Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Jesse Stires to talk Notre Dame football. Zorich shares his thoughts on ND's win over…
Irish BreakdownWhen Will Notre Dame Run Game Kick Into Gear, Marcus Freeman Talks Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Return
Irish Breakdown discusses how the Notre Dame running game could improve and reacts to comments from Marcus Freeman on Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and the Irish…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Pat Fitzgerald Wants Notre Dame-Michigan State Yearly, ND-Texas Series Future, Nolan James In Irish Run Game
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald says he would like to see his Spartans go back to playing Notre Dame yearly, after…
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Notre Dame Offense Matches Up Against Stout Michigan State Defense
Bryan and Trevor break down the Michigan State defense Notre Dame will face, examining a unit that has been stout against the run and disruptive up front under…
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Notre Dame Defense Faces Physical Michigan State Offense
Bryan and Trevor break down the Michigan State offense and the physical challenge it presents for Notre Dame, starting with the Spartans’ massive offensive…
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Notre Dame vs Michigan Preview - Irish and Spartans Renew Rivalry
Bryan and Trevor preview Notre Dame’s rivalry matchup with Michigan State, breaking down the Spartans’ first two games under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald and…
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College Football Roundup - Major Shakeup After Week 2 STORYLINES
Bryan and Trevor break down a wild Week 2 across college football, examining the SEC’s strong weekend, the Big Ten’s struggles, the Big 12’s roller coaster…
Irish BreakdownMarcus Freeman Talks CJ Carr, Jonaz Walton, Run Game, Offensive Line
Notre Dame's running game is off to a slow start to the season and we hear comments from head coach Marcus Freeman on improving as well as freshman running…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Notre Dame/Michigan State Rivalry Renewed, Marcus Freeman On Spencer Porath, Purdue Kick Time And TV
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: The kickoff time and TV assignment was just announced for the Notre Dame-Purdue game on Sept. 26, thoughts on the Notre…
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Upon Further Review vs Rice: Top Players, Top Stats, Turning Points
In this edition of Upon Further Review, Bryan and Vince look at Notre Dame’s dominant 52-0 victory over Rice, recapping the game and handing out their…
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Notre Dame Post Game Show - Final Thoughts And Super Chats Following The Dismantling Of Rice
Bryan, Vince, Shaun and Trevor wrap up their full postgame analysis of Notre Dame’s victory over Rice, taking a step back to discuss what the performance means…
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Notre Dame Pos Game Show - Offensive Takeaways From Notre Dame's 52-0 Win Over Rice
Bryan, Vince, Shaun and Trevor break down Notre Dame’s offensive performance against Rice, highlighted by CJ Carr’s efficient 16-of-20 passing performance for…
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Notre Dame Post Game Show - Initial Reactions And Defensive Thoughts About The Irish Victory Over Rice
Bryan, Vince, Shaun and Trevor give their immediate big-picture reactions to Notre Dame’s performance against Rice before diving deep into a dominant defensive…
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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 BreakdownNotre Dame Preps For Rice On A Short Week, Big ND-Wisconsin TV Ratings
Irish Breakdown discusses the potential impact of a short week on Notre Dame this week as well as offensive players who could emerge this season and more. We…
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Ohio State at Texas Game Prediction
Ohio State and Texas square off in a massive early-season showdown with major implications for both programs, and we break down why this matchup matters and…
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Oklahoma at Michigan Game Prediction
Oklahoma and Michigan meet in one of the biggest games of Week 2, with major stakes for both programs as they look to make an early statement in the season…
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Arizona State at Texas A&M Game Prediction
Arizona State and Texas A&M meet in a significant early-season matchup with plenty at stake for both programs, and we break down why this game matters and what…
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Notre Dame Opponent Rundown - Big Week 2 Action for Irish Opponents
Notre Dame’s opponents enter Week 2 with an impressive 10-3 combined record, and we run through every matchup in chronological order while tracking how the…
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Notre Dame vs Rice Game Predictions
Notre Dame gets set to take on Rice, and we break down our final thoughts on the matchup, what the game means for the Irish, and how we expect the game to…
Irish BreakdownWhat Will Notre Dame Do With Sullivan Absher And Styles Prescod At Right Guard
Irish Breakdown discusses Notre Dame's right guard time split between Sullivan Absher and Syles Prescod as well as Marcus Freeman's thoughts on left guard…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: What's Next For Notre Dame Receivers, Drayk Bowen, Spencer Porath
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Is there reason for concern with Notre Dame's receivers after Sunday's win over Wisconsin, what are the most underrated…
Irish BreakdownChamp Monds Injury Thoughts, Notre Dame Football 2028 Defensive Recruiting Class Priorities
Irish Breakdown takes a look at some of Notre Dame's top defensive priorities for the 2028 recruiting class. We also start with thoughts on 2027 quarterback…
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Notre Dame Keys To Victory vs Rice
Notre Dame enters its matchup with Rice with four critical offensive keys, from starting fast and getting the passing game going to improving on third down and…
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Notre Dame Game Wreckers vs Rice
Notre Dame has several potential game wreckers who could make a major impact against Rice, with opportunities on both sides of the ball to take control of the…
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Notre Dame vs Rice - Matchups That Matter
Notre Dame’s matchup with Rice features several intriguing individual battles that could shape the outcome, from the Irish offensive tackles facing Chibby…
Irish BreakdownMarcus Freeman Talks Brauntae Johnson/Jason Onye Injuries, Sullivan Absher/Styles Prescod Guard Play
Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman after Sunday's season opening win over Wisconsin. Freeman updates injuries to…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Talks CJ Carr Approach, Kyngtonn Viliamu-Asa, Rice Option Attack
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Marcus Freeman on CJ Carr and the Irish offense taking what the defense gives them vs dictating…
Irish BreakdownChris Zorich Talks Notre Dame Win Over Wisconsin, Defensive Line, James Flanigan
Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown to discuss Sunday's Irish win over Wisconsin. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: CJ Carr Passing, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Injury Update, More Notre Dame/Wisconsin
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Marcus Freeman on the balance between CJ Carr taking what the defense gives him and trying to push…
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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag - Part II
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 Daily Mailbag - Part I
The IB team answers questions about Notre Dame football, Irish recruiting and college football in the latest installment of the Daily Mailbag. this part one…
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Notre Dame Faces A Unique Matchup Against Rice
Notre Dame faces a unique challenge against Rice, as the Owls bring an unconventional offense, a massive offensive line and a deep running back room into South…
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Notre Dame vs Rice Preview - Irish Open Home Slate vs Rice Owls
Notre Dame returns home for its first home game of the season as the Irish welcome the Rice Owls to South Bend, looking to build on their impressive win over…
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Upon Further Review - Keys To Victory Revisited
Upon Further Review, we revisit the keys to victory for Notre Dame against Wisconsin and examine how the Irish ultimately executed those keys on their way to a…
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Upon Further Review - Notre Dame Flips The Script On Wisconsin
Notre Dame pulled away from Wisconsin 41-13 after a tight 13-10 first half, and we break down the key plays, players and adjustments that sparked the dominant…
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Notre Dame Post Game Show - Super Chats
We open the floor to Notre Dame fans with your Super Chat questions following the Irish’ dominant 41-13 victory over Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. We tackle your…
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Notre Dame Post Game Show - Bryan's Thoughts On The Victory Over Wisconsin
Notre Dame’s 41-13 demolition of Wisconsin delivered a major statement in the season opener, but what does the victory really mean for the Irish moving…
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Notre Dame Pos Game Show - Defensive Takeaways From Notre Dame's 41-13 Win Over Wisconsin
Notre Dame’s defense set the tone in the 41-13 win over Wisconsin, delivering a dominant performance that showcased the Irish’ toughness, focus, preparation…
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Notre Dame Post Game Show - Initial Reactions And Offensive Thoughts About The Irish Victory Over Wisconsin
Notre Dame opened the 2026 season with a dominant 41-13 victory over Wisconsin, delivering a statement performance at Lambeau Field and immediately putting the…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame vs Wisconsin Game Predictions
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin preview along with our…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame vs Wisconsin - Keys to Victory For The Irish
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Notre Dame opening the season against Wisconsin with…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Game Wreckers vs Wisconsin
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Notre Dame having several potential game wreckers who…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame vs Wisconsin - Matchups That Matter
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had about Notre Dame's season opener against Wisconsin featuring…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame vs Wisconsin Preview - Irish Set To Kick Season Off vs Badgers
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had about Notre Dame opening the 2026 season against Wisconsin in a…