Irish Breakdown

Notre Dame, Football, Ncaa Team, Nfl Draft, Big Ten, Sports

4.5 • 828 Ratings

Overview

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.

2982 Episodes

Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part IV

Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2026

Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part III

Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2026

Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part II

Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2026

Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part I

Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2026

Elite Five Star DE Darieon Prescott Commits To Notre Dame!

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2026

Steve Sarkisian Won't Commit To Playing Notre Dame Series

Irish Breakdown reacts to comments from Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian that casts doubt on whether the Longhorns will actually play Notre Dame in a home and home series that's scheduled for the 2028 and 2029 seasons

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2026

Rapid Fire: Jaden Greathouse And Notre Dame Receivers, Should The Irish Ever Wear Black, Lane Kiffin SEC Filibuster

Irish Breakdown debates Notre Dame football and other topics

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2026

Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part V

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish Recruiting and college football in the latest mailbag

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2026

Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part IV

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish Recruiting and college football in the latest mailbag

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2026

Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part III

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish Recruiting and college football in the latest mailbag

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2026

Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part II

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish Recruiting and college football in the latest mailbag

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2026

Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part I

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish Recruiting and college football in the latest mailbag

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2026

Reaction To Four-Star Defensive Lineman Brayden Parks Committing To Notre Dame

Irish Breakdown reacts to the news that 4-star Chicago defensive lineman Brayden Parks has committed to Notre Dame

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2026

Rapid Fire: ESPN Names Notre Dame Championship 'IFs', A Wild Lane Kiffin Take, Nick Saban On P4 Schedules

Irish Breakdown discusses Notre Dame football and other college football topics

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2026

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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2026

How Is Notre Dame Handling Lofty Expectations?

The IB team discusses how Notre Dame is embracing unprecedented preseason expectations as a legitimate national title contender.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2026

Notre Dame Lands A Commitment From Big Time DT Brayden Parks!

Elite defensive tackle Brayden Parks out of Chicago, IL commits to Notre Dame over Oregon and Ohio State

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2026

Marcus Freeman Talks Five For Five Rule Change

The IB team explores how the new "Five for Five" rule could accelerate the development of Notre Dame's talented 2026 recruiting class without sacrificing redshirts.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2026

Marcus Freeman Talks Fast Start For The 2026 Season

The IB team builds on Marcus Freeman's latest comments by explaining why a fast start is critical for Notre Dame's 2026 championship hopes

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2026

Rapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Talks Brian Kelly, Ian Premer, Quincy Porter, Jaden Greathouse, Mylan Graham, Cooper Flanagan

Irish Breakdown discusses a handful of comments on different topics from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2026

Ranking Notre Dame Football Position Group Depth And Mailbag Questions

Irish Breakdown talks Notre Dame football and answers listener questions about the Irish

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2026

Ranking The Best Defensive Lines In College Football and Where Notre Dame Fits

The IB team ranks the top defensive lines in college football

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2026

Notre Dame Opponent Preview: Navy Midshipmen

The IB team previews Navy's 2026 season

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2026

Notre Dame’s Biggest “Ifs” In 2026

The IB team examines Notre Dame's biggest "ifs" heading into the 2026 season

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2026

Marcus Freeman Talks Injuries, CJ Carr and More

The IB team breaks down the biggest takeaways from Marcus Freeman's latest media session

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2026

Marcus Freeman Talks Charles Jagusah, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Backup Quarterback Competition And More

Irish Breakdown reacts to comments from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on a handful of topics

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2026

Rapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Discusses Notre Dame Future, Steve Angeli On ND Trials And Tribulations, Pat Narduzzi

Irish Breakdown discusses Notre Dame football and other college football topics

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2026

Anaya Hardy Talks Hannah Hidalgo, Niele Ivey, Transferring To Notre Dame From Louisville

Irish Breakdown has an exclusive interview with Notre Dame women's basketball player Anaya Hardy

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2026

ACC Coaches Continue Showing The Conference Isn’t Serious

The IB team reacts to recent comments from ACC coaches, arguing the conference's public messaging does more harm than good.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2026

USC Continues To Not Be A Serious Program

The IB team examines why USC continues to fall short of its blue-blood potential, arguing the Trojans prioritize image over substance.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2026

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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2026

Notre Dame’s Most Important Positions On Defense

The IB team ranks Notre Dame's defensive position groups based on their importance to a championship run in 2026.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2026

Notre Dame’s Most Important Positions On Offense

The IB team ranks Notre Dame's offensive position groups based on their importance to winning a national championship in 2026

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2026

Rapid Fire: Notre Dame Fall Camp Is Nearing, Irish New York Media Blitz, Brian Kelly, James Franklin

Irish Breakdown discusses a handful of Notre Dame and other college football topics

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2026

CJ Carr Brings Big Expectations Into Notre Dame's 2026 Football Season

Irish Breakdown discusses CJ Carr being a preseason Heisman Trophy favorite and other topics surrounding the second year starting quarterback entering the 2026 season

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2026

Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part V

Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2026

Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part IV

Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2026

Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part III

Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2026

Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part II

Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2026

Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part I

Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2026

Best of IB: Notre Dame All-American Candidates On Defense

Irish Breakdown takes a look back at the best segments of the week!

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2026

Best of IB: Notre Dame All-American Candidates On Offense

Irish Breakdown takes a look back at the best segments of the week!

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2026

Best of IB: Notre Dame Position Battles On Offense Will Be Intense

Irish Breakdown takes a look back at the best segments of the week!

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2026

Best of IB: Notre Dame Defense Still Has Changes It Must Make

Irish Breakdown takes a look back at the best segments of the week!

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2026

Best of IB: Changes We Want To See From The Notre Dame Offense

Irish Breakdown takes a look back at the best segments of the week!

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2026

Best of IB: Responding To Brian Kelly’s Comments About Notre Dame

Irish Breakdown takes a look back at the best segments of the week!

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2026

Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part IV

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish Recruiting and college football in the latest mailbag

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2026

Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part III

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish Recruiting and college football in the latest mailbag

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2026

Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part II

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish Recruiting and college football in the latest mailbag

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2026

Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part I

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, Irish Recruiting and college football in the latest mailbag

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2026

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