Irish Breakdown

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Kickoff time for Notre Dame vs BYU on Oct. 17 has been announced, could Kenny Minchey return to quarterback Notre Dame next year, why are so many obsessed with whether or not CJ Carr will be back at Notre Dame next season, thoughts on Carr's pregame interview and throw on College GameDay that won money for his family's "Chad Tough" charity, Colorado Sta...

Irish Breakdown discusses Notre Dame's win over North Carolina and reacts to comments from Irish head coach Marcus Freeman on today's show. Freeman discusses running back Jonaz Walton, the offensive line's performance against the Tar Heels and updates injuries to cornerback Leonard Moore and offensive lineman Matty Augustine. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irish...

Bryan and Vince take an Upon Further Review look back at the keys to victory against North Carolina, examining how Notre Dame performed offensively and defensively and which areas made the biggest difference in the win. They also discuss their biggest takeaways from the game, including the potential of the offense, the running back rotation and the need for continued improvement on special teams....

Bryan and Vince take an Upon Further Review look at Notre Dame’s win over North Carolina, recapping the game and highlighting the top players and game balls from all three phases. They also break down the most important stats and revisit the key turning points that helped the Irish secure the victory. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the I...

Bryan, Andrew, Trevor and Shaun answer fan questions and react to your Super Chats following Notre Dame’s 37-26 victory over North Carolina. The crew dives into the biggest talking points from the game, shares their thoughts on the Irish performance and tackles the questions fans want answered most. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Iri...

Vince, Trevor, Shaun and Andrew welcome Bryan to take an in-depth look back at Notre Dame’s win over North Carolina, discussing the game plan, scheme, execution and overall performance. Bryan shares his game balls and evaluates the coaching staff’s performance in the hard-fought road victory. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Brea...

Vince, Trevor, Shaun and Andrew break down a frustrating defensive performance from Notre Dame, as the Irish struggled to contain North Carolina’s playmakers while giving up more points than they have since 2025. The group examines the overall defensive performance, including the run defense, pass coverage and pressure, while discussing the players who stood out despite an otherwise disappointing...

Vince, Trevor, Shaun and Andrew break down a strong overall offensive performance from Notre Dame, including the coaching adjustments to the weather, impressive quarterback play, and a rushing attack that took over as the conditions worsened. The group discusses the continued need for more creativity in the red zone while highlighting the encouraging progress from the running game and offensive li...

Vince, Trevor, Shaun and Andrew break down Notre Dame’s 37-26 win over North Carolina, as the Irish extended their winning streak to 15 games, moved Marcus Freeman to 5-0 for the first time at Notre Dame, and saw CJ Carr deliver an outstanding performance against a Bill Belichick defense. The group examines the Irish overcoming sloppy play in all three phases, including red-zone struggles, defensi...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Should Notre Dame play Noon home games, Notre Dame - North Carolina game props and offensive breakout predictions, CBS has officially parted ways with Tony Romo. 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 fo...

Irish Breakdown takes a final look at the Notre Dame - North Carolina matchup. 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...

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...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Comments from Marcus Freeman on what the next step for freshman tight end Ian Premer is to see the field, if tempo offense is a gear the Irish have and the process of making 4th down decisions. Comments from NBC analyst Todd Blackledge on how ND will use Leonard Moore, MLB Playoffs and Kyle Schwarber's Hall of Fame chances. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our on...

Irish Breakdown debates whether Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock could be "sandbagging" calls now for the sake of going to other things against better opponents later this season. We answer more listener questions about the Irish as well. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: htt...

Bryan and Shaun run through a busy slate of games involving Notre Dame’s opponents, with Irish foes now sitting at 25-19 against the nation. They take a closer look at Boston College-SMU, Michigan State-Wisconsin and BYU-TCU, including which results Notre Dame fans should be rooting for and the matchups that matter most. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreak...

Bryan and Shaun give their final thoughts and predictions for Notre Dame’s matchup with North Carolina, including how they expect the game to play out and the key factors they’ll be watching. They also make their offensive and defensive game-ball picks before sharing what they’ll be looking for when the Irish take the field. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishb...

The show starts with the news that Virginia has been added to Notre Dame's 2027 football schedule and what the full schedule looks like now. We also discuss some hits and misses in our evaluations of the Irish after four games. 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...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Aneyas Williams and Sullivan Absher say it was the offensive line's idea for the touchdown celebration that Williams took the heat for against Michigan State, comments from offensive line coach Joe Rudolph on his unit, does Rodney Dunham need more playing time, thoughts on Notre Dame and Virginia playing in 2027, MLB Playoff thoughts and thoughts on the NBC/Peaco...

Notre Dame women's basketball coach Niele Ivey joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires to discuss several topics ahead of the upcoming season. They discuss the Nov. 1 season opener in Rome, the challenging schedule her team faces, star point guard Hannah Hidalgo, transfer portal addition Madison St. Rose and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Jo...

Bryan breaks down the keys to victory for Notre Dame against North Carolina, examining five critical factors for both the Irish offense and defense. From starting fast, winning up front and creating favorable matchups to dominating the middle of the field, limiting explosive plays and containing Jelani Thurman, he outlines what Notre Dame needs to do to come away with the win. Shop for Irish Break...

Bryan identifies the Notre Dame players who could make the biggest impact, spotlighting potential game wreckers on both sides of the ball. The discussion focuses on Will Black, Guerby Lambert, Cooper Flanagan and the Irish receiving corps on offense, along with Adon Shuler, Francis Brewu and DJ McKinney on defense. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.c...

Bryan breaks down the key matchups that could determine Notre Dame’s showdown with North Carolina, including the Irish offensive line against UNC’s front, CJ Carr and the passing game, and the battle between Notre Dame’s defensive front and the Tar Heels’ offensive line. He also looks at the coaching matchup between Mike Denbrock and Bill Belichick, the importance of Jelani Thurman, and how Notre...

Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires for his weekly segment talking Notre Dame football. Zorich discusses the impact of the defensive line, Charlie Partridge's read scheme, Marcus Freeman keeping the Irish ship steady, the impact of CJ Carr's emotion and touchdown run against Purdue and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the...