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Irish Breakdown
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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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Marcus Freeman Talks Teddy Jarrard, More Notre Dame Quarterbacks, Fall Training Camp
Today00:51:29Tap to summarizeIrish Breakdown discusses several of Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman's comments from his fall training camp kickoff press conference. We hear his thoughts on the No. 2 quarterback competition, could freshman Teddy Jarrard work his way to No. 2 at some point this season. He also talks starting QB CJ Carr, wide receivers, running backs, Aaron Henry and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Rapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Talks Coaches Poll Voting, Shields Hall, Barber Shop
Today00:31:40Tap to summarizeToday's Rapid Fire topics include: Should Notre Dame feel slighted by being ranked No. 5 in the preseason coaches poll, comments from Marcus Freeman on not voting in the poll this year, thoughts on national reaction to Notre Dame's new Shields Hall and Freeman's thoughts on the new football facility, Freeman's comments on the new barbershop in Shields Hall, should the College Football Playoff take a cue from World Cup soccer and schedule playoff games earlier and on different days to avoid head-to-head scheduling with the NFL? Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Notre Dame Daily Mailbag
Yesterday00:48:28Tap to summarizeThe IB team answers questions about Notre Dame football, Irish recruiting and college football in the latest installment of the Daily Mailbag. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Biggest Notre Dame Questions Going Into Fall Camp - Defense
Yesterday00:40:56Tap to summarizeNotre Dame's defense returns the overwhelming majority of its production in 2026, but the biggest question is whether Chris Ash will unleash the aggressive, attacking unit that dominated opponents down the stretch last season. We break down the biggest questions at every defensive position—from Bryce Young's emergence and the defensive tackle rotation to the loaded linebacker corps, rising stars in the secondary, and the schematic tweaks that could take this defense from very good to truly elite. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Biggest Notre Dame Questions Going Into Fall Camp - Offense
Yesterday00:48:13Tap to summarizeNotre Dame fall camp is finally here, and with championship expectations soaring, we're breaking down the biggest questions facing every offensive position group as the Irish begin preparations for the 2026 season. From CJ Carr's development and the battle for the backup quarterback job to replacing nearly 4,000 yards of lost production and sorting out key position battles at running back, receiver, tight end, and along the offensive line, we cover the storylines that will shape the Irish this fall. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Notre Dame Ranks In The Top 5 Of The Preseason Coaches Poll
Yesterday00:27:37Tap to summarizeThe first Coaches Poll of the 2026 season is here, and we're breaking down the biggest takeaways—from Ohio State claiming the top spot to where Notre Dame landed and which teams are overrated, underrated, or simply don't belong in the Top 25. We dive into the rankings, discuss the biggest surprises and snubs, and explain what the poll tells us as the race to the College Football Playoff begins. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Notre Dame - USC Football Rivalry Is Back On
Yesterday00:50:11Tap to summarizeIrish Breakdown discusses and debates the news that Notre Dame and USC have reached an agreement on a new football series. It's not all roses though. Plenty of fans believe the Irish "caved" to the Trojans to put the game on the front of the 2030-2032 schedules. We cover it all. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Rapid Fire: Indiana Backs Out Of Notre Dame Football Series, Irish Add USC Early, MLB Trade Deadline
Yesterday00:44:44Tap to summarizeToday's Rapid Fire topics include: The fact that Notre Dame and USC were able to announce a new four-year football series before the season even started, thoughts on Indiana backing out of its scheduled 2030-2031 series with the Irish to create the opening for USC to come back on the schedule, Major League Baseball trade deadline moves, will Lane Kiffin actually stay off social media after saying he's given it up? Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part III
2d ago00:59:41Tap to summarizeIrish 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 gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part II
2d ago00:56:35Tap to summarizeIrish 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 at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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