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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September 3 · 29 min
Notre Dame Opponent Rundown
Notre Dame's opponents face some intriguing tests of their own in week one, and we run through every game involving an Irish opponent before focusing on the matchups with the biggest potential impact.
September 3 · 41 min
Notre Dame vs Wisconsin Game Predictions
This Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin preview delivers our final thoughts and predictions for the season opener, including how we expect the game to unfold and the opportunity in front of the Irish.
September 3 · 30 min
Rapid Fire: Notre Dame Unveils Lou Holtz Tribute, Wisconsin As Irish Tone Setter, Colton Joseph
Irish Breakdown discusses a handful of Notre Dame football and college football topics
September 3 · 32 min
Top Notre Dame Football 2028 Offensive Recruiting Cycle Priorities
Irish Breakdown takes a look at some of Notre Dame's top offensive recruiting priorities in the 2028 class
September 3 · 21 min
How Good Are The Quarterbacks Notre Dame Faces This Season, Final Bowl Opt Out Thoughts
Irish Breakdown discusses some of the quarterbacks Notre Dame will see and debates the merits of not playing in minor bowl games
September 2 · 37 min
Notre Dame vs Wisconsin - Keys to Victory For The Irish
Notre Dame opens the season against Wisconsin with clear opportunities to control the game on both sides of the ball
September 2 · 41 min
Notre Dame Game Wreckers vs Wisconsin
Notre Dame has several potential game wreckers who could swing the season opener against Wisconsin, with impact players on both sides of the ball ready to make their presence felt.
September 2 · 35 min
Notre Dame vs Wisconsin - Matchups That Matter
Notre Dame's season opener against Wisconsin features several critical individual matchups that could determine how the game unfolds on both sides of the ball.
September 2 · 23 min
Chris Zorich Talks Notre Dame - Wisconsin, Irish D-Line, Charlie Partridge, Brayden Parks
Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown to preview this Saturday's season opener against Wisconsin
September 2 · 34 min
Marcus Freeman Talks Notre Dame Captains, Armel Mukam, Joey O'Brien
Irish Breakdown discusses a handful of comments from Irish head coach Marcus Freeman heading into the season
September 2 · 30 min
Rapid Fire: Marcus Freeman/Curt Cignetti Hypothetical, Self Scouting Prep For Wisconsin
Irish Breakdown discusses and debates a handful of Notre Dame and college football topics
September 1 · 35 min
Notre Dame Offense Faces A Tough First Test Against Wisconsin
Notre Dame's offense faces a legitimate early challenge against a Wisconsin defense that was quietly excellent against the run in 2025, while its massive defensive line and quality linebacker room could test the Irish up front.
September 1 · 30 min
Notre Dame Defense Gets A Chance To Start Fast vs Wisconsin Offense
Notre Dame's defense gets an opportunity to set the tone immediately against a Wisconsin offense looking to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season and find consistency under Jeff Grimes.
September 1 · 27 min
Notre Dame vs Wisconsin Preview - Irish Set To Kick Season Off vs Badgers
Notre Dame opens the 2026 season against Wisconsin in a matchup carrying major stakes for both programs, with the Irish looking to make an early statement and put their September struggles behind them.
September 1 · 24 min
College Football Roundup - Season Kicks Off With Sloppy Week 0 Action
Week 0 is officially in the books, and while the opening weekend produced plenty of sloppiness, it also delivered several results with major implications for the 2026 college football season.
September 1 · 34 min
Tammi Carr Talks ChadTough, Fighting Cancer and Being A Mom To Two College Quarterbacks
Tammi Carr is the mom to a pair of college quarterbacks, including Notre Dame star CJ Carr.
September 1 · 51 min
Marcus Freeman Talks Styles Prescod, Sullivan Absher, Backup QBs, More Wisconsin Depth Chart
Irish Breakdown discusses several comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman's first game week press conference of the season on his first depth chart
September 1 · 37 min
Rapid Fire: Wisconsin Won't Release ND Depth Chart, Luke Fickell's Leonard Moore Problem, USC Excuses
Irish Breakdown discusses several Notre Dame football and college football topics
August 31 · 54 min
Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part IV
Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish
August 31 · 48 min
Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part III
Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish

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