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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 what Cignetti said, the reality behind his claims, and why the Indiana coach may have more motivation for taking shots at the Irish than he's letting on. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ J...

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 to finish unranked, reaction to Curt Cignetti's most recent comments on Indiana canceling the future home and home series with Notre Dame, should the Irish agree to his "terms" just to call his bluff, reaction to a Wisconsin radio...

Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame wide receivers coach Mike Brown on several Irish receivers. Brown updates the status of injured Ohio State transfer Quincy Porter and discusses other boundary receivers like Micah Gilbert, Jerome Bettis, Jr and Devin Fitzgerald. He also covers the fit of Jordan Faison, Jaden Greathouse and Mylan Graham. We also start the show with thoughts on Blak...

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 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....

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 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...

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 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.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 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.i...

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 for a championship run. We break down where Notre Dame landed, what the ranking says about the team's national standing, and whether the Irish are deserving of a spot among the top teams in the country. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our o...

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 marquee matchups, and we're breaking down the games that could be the most entertaining and have the biggest impact on the national championship race. We start with Notre Dame's huge showdowns against BYU, Miami, and SMU before going rapid-fir...

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 board heading into the 2026 season? We rank all five defensive position groups based on their projected performance throughout the season, from defensive tackle and safety to defensive end, linebacker, and cornerback. Who will land at No. 1? Sho...

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 the 2026 season. We rank all five offensive position groups based on their projected performance throughout the season, from tight end and running back to wide receiver, quarterback, and the offensive line. Who will land at No. 1? Shop for Iri...

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 2026. We establish the criteria—from talent and coaching to production and performance in big moments—then reveal our consensus ranking of the 10 best offenses in the country. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore...

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 serious run at a national championship in 2026, but several potential stumbling blocks could stand in the Irish's way. We identify the three or four biggest concerns that could derail Notre Dame's season, from roster questions to key matchu...

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 expectations once again, but after falling short of those expectations in 2025, what makes this season different? We break down the biggest reasons the Irish could finally reach the top of the mountain, while also identifying the potential s...

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 chances, reaction to comments from Irish quarterback CJ Carr on challenging himself in the offseason, thoughts on comparisons in the running styles of Jeremiyah Love and Adrian Peterson, thoughts on the Jayden Daniels jersey number drama at...

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, Gino Guidugli, Aaron Henry, Joe Rudolph, and Charlie Partridge. 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 lock...

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part f of the show. 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 lates...

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part four of the show. 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 la...

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part three of the show. 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 l...

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part two of the show. 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 lat...

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part one of the show. 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 lat...

Irish Breakdown shares plenty of thoughts on Notre Dame football training camp and depth chart questions on today's show.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Syracuse enters 2026 with Fran Brown under pressure to rebound after a disappointing 2025 season, but the Orange have intriguing pieces led by quarterback Steve Angeli, strong portal additions at running back and receiver, and an impressive secondary. We break down Syracuse's 2025 season, 2026 schedule, biggest strengths and concerns, and whether the Orange have enough talent and depth to challeng...

SMU enters 2026 facing a huge opportunity to prove it belongs among college football's top programs, with Rhett Lashlee continuing to build a team that is strong in key areas like quarterback, offensive line, and linebacker. We break down the Mustangs' 2025 season, 2026 schedule, biggest strengths and concerns, and whether SMU can find the consistency needed to challenge Notre Dame in a pivotal ma...

How does Notre Dame's defense stack up across the board heading into the 2026 season? We rank all five defensive position groups based on their projected performance throughout the season, from defensive tackle and safety to defensive end, linebacker, and cornerback. Who will land at No. 1? Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakd...