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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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2026 Big Ten Predictions Show
The 2026 Big Ten season features a crowded field at the top, and we're making our complete conference predictions from No. 18 through No. 1 before picking the…
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Notre Dame Can Make A Major Statement vs the Big Ten
Notre Dame has a chance to make a major statement against the Big Ten in 2026, but with Wisconsin and Michigan State down and Purdue struggling, the Irish need…
Irish BreakdownDiving Into The Notre Dame Season Opening Offensive Depth Chart
Irish Breakdown makes predictions on what Notre Dame's offensive depth chart could look like when the Irish open their season against Wisconsin. Shop for Irish…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Is Elite Against Ranked Opponents, The Best Thing About 2026 Notre Dame
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame ranks among the top teams in the nation in wins against ranked foes during Marcus Freeman's tenure, what are the…
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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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2026 Big 12 Predictions Show
The Big 12 once again looks like one of college football's most unpredictable conferences, and we're breaking down our complete 2026 projections from the…
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2026 ACC Predictions Show
The 2026 ACC season is loaded with intriguing teams and storylines, and we're making our predictions from No. 17 all the way to No. 1 before picking our…
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Notre Dame Has A Chance To Dominate The ACC and Big 12
Notre Dame has an opportunity to make a major statement against two of college football's biggest conferences in 2026, with key matchups against the ACC and…
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Best of IB: What We Don’t Know About The Notre Dame Defense In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame's defense has plenty of proven talent…
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Best of IB: What We Know About The Notre Dame Defense In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame enters 2026 with a high floor on…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Has Key Standouts On Defense Who Must Step Up In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how several key players on Notre Dame's defense have…
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Best of IB: What We Don’t Know About The Notre Dame Offense In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame's 2026 offense has plenty of talent…
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Best of IB: What We Know About The Notre Dame Offense In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame's 2026 offense has plenty of known…
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Best of IB: Notre Dame Has Key Standouts On Offense Who Must Step Up In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame has plenty of talent on offense, but…
Irish BreakdownMarcus Freeman Talks Quincy Porter, Micah Gilbert, Ashton Craig, Joe Otting And More
Irish Breakdown discusses several comments from Notre Dame football Marcus Freeman's end of fall training camp press conference. Freeman discusses wide…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Junior Tuihalamaka Commits To LSU, Irish Running Back Depth Chart, Cooper Flanagan
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on former Notre Dame defensive end Junior Tuihalamaka committing to LSU and comments from Marcus Freeman. More…
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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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Rapid Fire: Junior Tuihalamaka, Who'll Be Notre Dame QB2, Jaylen Sneed And Peter Schrager On CJ Carr
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We predict who we think will be CJ Carr's backup at quarterback when Notre Dame opens the season, former Irish defensive end…
Irish BreakdownNotre Dame Football Has Questions At Running Back, Receiver, Offensive Line, And Tight End
Irish Breakdown discusses some of the questions facing Notre Dame at the end of training camp as the Irish prepare to open the 2026 season. Shop for Irish…
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Top 10 Defenses In College Football (5-1)
The 2026 season features a loaded group of defenses with elite talent, depth, and championship-level potential, but which units stand above the rest? We rank…
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Top 10 Defenses In College Football (10-6)
The 2026 season features a loaded group of defenses with elite talent, depth, and championship-level potential, but which units stand above the rest? We rank…
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Notre Dame Has Key Standouts On Defense Who Must Step Up In 2026
Several key players on Notre Dame's defense have the talent to become difference-makers in 2026, but they must take the next step for the Irish to reach their…
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What We Don’t Know About The Notre Dame Defense In 2026
Notre Dame's defense has plenty of proven talent heading into 2026, but several critical questions remain about how the unit will perform when the stakes are…
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What We Know About The Notre Dame Defense In 2026
Notre Dame enters 2026 with a high floor on defense under Chris Ash, thanks to elite star power in the secondary, a stout linebacker corps, and outstanding…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: NBC Notre Dame TV Crew, Wisconsin Open Practice Reports, Dusty Dvoracek And Paul Finebaum Talk Irish Title Chances
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: NBC announced the TV announcer booth for Notre Dame games for the season, thoughts on media reports after Wisconsin held an…
Irish BreakdownAmari Byles Talks Notre Dame Transition, Hannah Hidalgo, Kyrie Irving
Irish Breakdown has an exclusive interview with Notre Dame women's basketball freshman forward Amari Byles. She discusses her first summer workouts with the…
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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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What Does The Notre Dame Defensive Line Have To Do?
Notre Dame wants to be a line-driven program, and the defensive line has a chance to become the engine of an elite defense in 2026 with the depth and talent to…
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What Does The Notre Dame Offensive Line Have To Do?
Notre Dame's offensive line carries a huge responsibility in 2026, both in replacing the production lost at running back and in giving CJ Carr the protection…
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What Does CJ Carr Have To Do?
CJ Carr enters 2026 as one of the most important players on Notre Dame's roster, with the Irish needing him to become the clear leader and primary driver of an…
Irish BreakdownAn Early Look At The Notre Dame Football 2028 Recruiting Class Priorities
Irish Breakdown's Bryan Driskell and Sean Stires take a look at Notre Dame's priorities for the 2028 recruiting cycle. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our…
Irish BreakdownCharlie Partridge Talks Keon Keeley, Armel Mukam, Bryce Young, More Notre Dame Defensive Line
Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame defensive line coach Charlie Partridge on several of his players, including Armel Mukam, Keon Keeley, Bryce…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Jordan Faison, Jaden Greathouse, Mylan Graham And Notre Dame's Receiver Rotation
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: What the top of Notre Dame's receiver rotation could look like with Jordan Faison, Mylan Graham, Jaden Greathouse, and Micah…
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Notre Dame Has Key Standouts On Offense Who Must Step Up In 2026
Notre Dame has plenty of talent on offense, but several key players and coaches must take the next step if the Irish are going to reach their championship…
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What We Don’t Know About The Notre Dame Offense In 2026
Notre Dame's 2026 offense has plenty of talent, but several critical questions remain before we know just how good this unit can be. We examine CJ Carr's…
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What We Know About The Notre Dame Offense In 2026
Notre Dame's 2026 offense has plenty of known pieces, from new offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock and an established CJ Carr to a talented group of skill…
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Responding to Curt Cignetti’s Ridiculous Comments About Notre Dame
Curt Cignetti is making headlines with his latest comments about Notre Dame, and we're breaking down why we believe his criticism doesn't hold up. We examine…
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Rapid Fire: Notre Dame's Preseason AP Rankings, Curt Cignetti's Bravado, A Bold ND/Wisconsin Take
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on where Notre Dame landed in the preseason AP football poll, which preseason top 10 teams are the best candidates…
Irish BreakdownMike Brown Talks Quincy Porter, Jaden Greathouse, Micah Gilbert, Devin Fitzgerald, More Notre Dame Receivers
Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame wide receivers coach Mike Brown on several Irish receivers. Brown updates the status of injured Ohio State…
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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…
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Notre Dame Ranks In The Top 5 of the AP Top 25
Notre Dame lands in the top five of the AP Top 25 heading into the 2026 season, officially putting the Irish among the nation's elite and raising expectations…
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Best of IB: Biggest Games of the College Football Season - ND and Non-Conference Matchups
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how the 2026 college football season is loaded with…
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Best of IB: Ranking The Notre Dame Position Groups On Defense
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how does Notre Dame's defense stack up across the…
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Best of IB: Ranking The Notre Dame Position Groups On Offense
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how does Notre Dame's offense stack up heading into…
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Best of IB: Ranking The Best Offenses In College Football For 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing what makes a college football offense truly elite in…
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Best of IB: What Are Potential Stumbling Blocks For Notre Dame In 2026?
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame has the talent and experience to make a…
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Best of IB: Why Will 2026 Be Different For Notre Dame?
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame enters 2026 with national championship…
Irish BreakdownMike Denbrock, Ja'Juan Seider, Gino Guidugli, Aaron Henry, Joe Rudolph, Charlie Partridge Share Fall Camp Thoughts
Irish Breakdown has comments from several Notre Dame football assistant coaches on various topics on today's show. We hear from Mike Denbrock, Ja'Juan Seider…
Irish BreakdownRapid Fire: Danny Kannell Hates Notre Dame Title Chances, CJ Carr, Jeremiyah Love, Jayden Daniels
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Is there any validity to the reasons Danny Kannell and Bud Elliott of the Cover 3 Podcast doubt Notre Dame's national title…
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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…