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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 S...
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Rapid Fire: Brian Kelly Can't Stop Talking About Notre Dame, World Baseball Classic, Irish Women's Hoops
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reactions to comments from Brian Kelly on Notre Dame, thoughts on Italy beating Mexico thanks to Vinny Pasquatino's...
IB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Football Mailbag
Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and men's and women's basketball. We also talk about the mess Team USA is in afte...
Irish Breakdown and Mike Golic Jr. Talk CJ Carr, Notre Dame OL, 2026 Expectations
Irish Breakdown was joined by former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. to talk about CJ Carr, the Notre Dame offensive line, expectations fo...
Notre Dame Offensive Line Preview: Irish OL Has Talent, Depth and Questions
In the final part of the Notre Dame OL preview for 2026, the IB team goes from top to bottom, discussing the players, expectations and potential movem...
Joe Rudolph Is In A Prove It Year For Notre Dame
In part two of the Notre Dame offensive line preview, the IB team discusses the pressure that is on line coach Joe Rudolph this season.
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Notre Dame Offensive Line Is The Most Important Unit In 2026
In part one of today’s show, Irish Breakdown talks about the role the offensive line will play in Notre Dame’s success in 2026. It’s a group that abso...
Rapid Fire: Jeremiyah Love NFL Draft Ceiling, Will Notre Dame vs Wisconsin Kick In Prime Time
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Now that the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints have signed veteran free agent running backs, what does that...
IB Nation Sportsbeat: Top Five Notre Dame Spring Football Questions
Irish Breakdown discusses some of the top questions for Notre Dame football heading into spring practice.
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Notre Dame Athletic Trainer Mike Bean Talks Inventing The Revolutionary TayCo Brace
Irish Breakdown has an interview with longtime Notre Dame athletic trainer Mike Bean, who discusses inventing the revolutionary TayCo brace. It's an a...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rapid Fire: Will Notre Dame Regret Scheduling Clemson, Hannah Hidalgo POY Campaign, Brian Kelly
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on the Miami Dolphins releasing Tua Tagovailoa, will Notre Dame regret scheduling a long term series with...
IB Nation Sportsbeat; Notre Dame Women's Basketball Falls In ACC Semis, NFL Free Agency Moves
Irish Breakdown discusses Notre Dame women's basketball and a busy first day of NFL free agency on today's show. We hear comments from Irish star Hann...
Best of IB: Notre Dame Cornerback Room Is Loaded For 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the overall talent and expectations for each...
Best of IB: Notre Dame Star Power Potential On Offense For 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing if Notre Dame is going to have an elite offen...
Best of IB: Why Is Notre Dame The Most Hated Team In CFB?
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the recent poll by Josh Pate, where Notre Dam...
Best Of: Notre Dame LB’s Rank Among The Nation’s Elite Groups
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how the group stacks up nationally, and also...
Best of IB: Notre Dame Linebacker Room Is Deep And Talented
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the group from a big picture standpoint and t...
Best of IB: Remembering Legendary Head Coach Lou Holtz
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had paying tribute to the late Lou Holtz, who made a tremend...
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 Mailba...
Rapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Talks NFL, Notre Dame Women On To ACC Semifinals, Mike Brey, Brian Kelly
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman from his NFL Network appearance. Freeman discussed N...
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 Mailba...
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 Mailba...
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 Mailba...
Ranking The Top Notre Dame Corners From 2000-25
In the final part of today’s show we rank the Top 10 cornerbacks at Notre Dame in the last 25 years, and the Top 5 cornerback duos.
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Notre Dame Cornerback Room Is Loaded For 2026
In part two of our 2026 cornerback preview we talk about the overall talent and discuss expectations for each corner in the room for Notre Dame.
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Notre Dame Cornerback Room Has High Expectations In 2026
In the first part of our 2026 cornerback preview, the team looks at the talent and expectations for the Notre Dame corners, and the pressure on new po...
Remembering Legendary Head Coach Lou Holtz
In part one of today’s show the IB team pays tribute to the late Lou Holtz, who made a tremendous impact on the field, but even more of one off it.
IB Nation Sportsbeat: Marcus Freeman Talks Lou Holtz, Notre Dame Women's Basketball Beats Miami In ACC Tournament
Irish Breakdown reacts to comments from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on the late Lou Holtz and also discusses ND women's basketball's ACC...
IB Nation Sportsbeat: Is CJ Carr The Top Returning Quarterback In America
Irish Breakdown discusses some of the latest college football quarterback rankings that have CJ Carr as the nation's top returnee in the nation headin...
Notre Dame Football And Basketball Mailbag
Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and men's and women's basketball as well as thoughts on the late Lou Holtz. We an...
Battle Is Brewing Over College Football TV Revenue
We discuss the battle that is brewing between the SEC/Big Ten and the rest of College Football over the future of TV revenue.
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Rapid Fire: Brian Jean-Mary Talks Notre Dame Linebackers, Spring Rotation, Name Pronunciation
Irish Breakdown discusses a handful of comments from new Notre Dame linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary on today's show.
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Notre Dame Recruiting: A Look At 2027 D-Line Targets
In part three of the ND Rundown we look at the top 2027 defensive linemen on the board for Notre Dame. We talk needs at both DE and DT, talk about top...
Notre Dame Star Power Potential On Offense For 2026
If Notre Dame is going to have an elite offense in 2026 it needs star power to emerge to replace Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. IB breaks down the...
Why Is Notre Dame The Most Hated Team In CFB?
In a recent poll by Josh Pate, Notre Dame was ranked the No. 1 most hated team in CFB. We discuss why that is, and why Notre Dame should embrace it.
IB Nation Sportsbeat: Remembering The Great Lou Holtz
Irish Breakdown discusses the life, career and legacy of College Football Hall of Fame and former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz, who passed away Wednesda...
How Does The Notre Dame LB Room Stack Up?
In part three of the Notre Dame linebacker preview we discuss how the group stacks up nationally, and also how it stacks ups against the best LB group...