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Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald says he would like to see his Spartans go back to playing Notre Dame yearly, after comments from Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian after his team's win over Ohio State are we more confident the Longhorns will honor their contract to play Notre Dame in 2028 and '29, comments from Irish head coach Marcus Freeman on running ba...

Bryan and Trevor break down the Michigan State defense Notre Dame will face, examining a unit that has been stout against the run and disruptive up front under defensive coordinator Joe Rossi. The guys highlight key players like Jordan Hall, Eli Coenen and Devin Vaught while exploring the biggest questions for the Spartans, including whether they can handle Notre Dame’s speed, generate consistent...

Bryan and Trevor break down the Michigan State offense and the physical challenge it presents for Notre Dame, starting with the Spartans’ massive offensive line and commitment to establishing the ground game. The guys examine the key playmakers, including Cam Edwards, Alessio Milivojevic, Trent Fraley and Jayden Savoury, while identifying the biggest questions surrounding Michigan State’s passing...

Bryan and Trevor preview Notre Dame’s rivalry matchup with Michigan State, breaking down the Spartans’ first two games under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald and what they’ve shown on the field. The guys examine what’s at stake for both teams, from Notre Dame looking for payback and continued momentum to Michigan State chasing a statement win and renewed confidence under Fitzgerald. Shop for Irish Br...

Bryan and Trevor break down a wild Week 2 across college football, examining the SEC’s strong weekend, the Big Ten’s struggles, the Big 12’s roller coaster results, the ACC’s bounce-back performances and a chaotic slate for the Group of Five. The guys also dive into Texas’ win over Ohio State, Oklahoma State’s upset of Oregon, the teams making statements and several questions emerging around the c...

Notre Dame's running game is off to a slow start to the season and we hear comments from head coach Marcus Freeman on improving as well as freshman running back Jonaz Walton, the offensive line, and quarterback CJ Carr. 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...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: The kickoff time and TV assignment was just announced for the Notre Dame-Purdue game on Sept. 26, thoughts on the Notre Dame/Michigan State rivalry being renewed and if we'd like to see it more. thoughts from Marcus Freeman on pushing kicker Spencer Porath in practice, and thoughts on the Kansas/Missouri rivalry bitterness. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our on...

In this edition of Upon Further Review, Bryan and Vince look at Notre Dame’s dominant 52-0 victory over Rice, recapping the game and handing out their offensive, defensive and special teams Players of the Game. The guys also dive into the numbers that tell the story of the win, including CJ Carr’s 80% completion rate, Notre Dame’s defensive dominance and the Irish forcing three fumbles, recovering...

Bryan, Vince, Shaun and Trevor wrap up their full postgame analysis of Notre Dame’s victory over Rice, taking a step back to discuss what the performance means for the Irish moving forward. The guys then turn to the fans and answer their Super Chat questions, giving their thoughts on the biggest topics surrounding Notre Dame after the win. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https:/...

Bryan, Vince, Shaun and Trevor break down Notre Dame’s offensive performance against Rice, highlighted by CJ Carr’s efficient 16-of-20 passing performance for 253 yards and four touchdowns. The guys dive into the overall offensive game plan, execution and toughness before breaking down each position group, including quarterback, running back, receivers/tight ends and the offensive line. Shop for I...

Bryan, Vince, Shaun and Trevor give their immediate big-picture reactions to Notre Dame’s performance against Rice before diving deep into a dominant defensive showing that saw the Irish hold the Owls to just 52 first-half yards and force four fumbles. The guys break down the overall defensive game plan, toughness and execution before taking a position-by-position look at the defensive line, lineb...

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 discusses the potential impact of a short week on Notre Dame this week as well as offensive players who could emerge this season and more. We also open the show with thoughts on the performances of some former ND players in Wednesday's Seattle vs New England NFL season opener. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Break...

Ohio State and Texas square off in a massive early-season showdown with major implications for both programs, and we break down why this matchup matters and what is at stake for each team. Bill, Trevor and Bryan give their individual game predictions, including how they expect the highly anticipated matchup to unfold and who they believe will come away with the win. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear a...

Oklahoma and Michigan meet in one of the biggest games of Week 2, with major stakes for both programs as they look to make an early statement in the season. Bill, Trevor and Bryan break down the matchup and give their individual predictions for how the game will unfold and who will come away with the win. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join t...

Arizona State and Texas A&M meet in a significant early-season matchup with plenty at stake for both programs, and we break down why this game matters and what each team needs to accomplish. Bill, Trevor and Bryan give their individual predictions, including how they expect the game to play out and who they believe will come away with the win. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store:...

Notre Dame’s opponents enter Week 2 with an impressive 10-3 combined record, and we run through every matchup in chronological order while tracking how the Irish’s future opponents are performing early in the season. We take a closer look at the biggest games, including major opportunities for Purdue, BYU and Syracuse, while examining which results could have the biggest impact on Notre Dame movin...

Notre Dame gets set to take on Rice, and we break down our final thoughts on the matchup, what the game means for the Irish, and how we expect the game to unfold. We also make our score and game ball predictions while identifying the signs we’ll be watching for to determine whether Notre Dame is fully locked in from the opening kickoff. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ib...

Irish Breakdown discusses Notre Dame's right guard time split between Sullivan Absher and Syles Prescod as well as Marcus Freeman's thoughts on left guard Anthonie Knapp. 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...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Is there reason for concern with Notre Dame's receivers after Sunday's win over Wisconsin, what are the most underrated aspects of ND's win over the Badgers, thoughts on the Michigan clock controversy, and listener questions. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https...

Irish Breakdown takes a look at some of Notre Dame's top defensive priorities for the 2028 recruiting class. We also start with thoughts on 2027 quarterback commit Champ Monds' injury. 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...

Notre Dame enters its matchup with Rice with four critical offensive keys, from starting fast and getting the passing game going to improving on third down and expanding the rotation throughout the game. On defense, the Irish must play with discipline, attack with aggression, tackle well and create turnovers if they want to control the game from start to finish. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at ou...