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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...

Notre Dame has several potential game wreckers who could make a major impact against Rice, with opportunities on both sides of the ball to take control of the matchup. We identify the players and position groups poised to make the biggest difference, from the passing game and interior offensive line to a defensive front and linebacker corps looking to set the tone. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at...

Notre Dame’s matchup with Rice features several intriguing individual battles that could shape the outcome, from the Irish offensive tackles facing Chibby Nwajuaku to Jordan Faison and Micah Gilbert battling Rice’s talented secondary. We also break down the key matchups on defense, including Chris Ash against Vince Munch, Notre Dame’s defensive tackles against Rice’s guards, and the Irish lineback...

Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman after Sunday's season opening win over Wisconsin. Freeman updates injuries to safety Brauntae Johnson and defensive tackle Jason Onye and discusses the play of right guards Sullivan Absher and Styles Prescod. We also start the show with the best and worst things we saw in the win over the Badgers. Shop for Irish Breakdown...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Marcus Freeman on CJ Carr and the Irish offense taking what the defense gives them vs dictating the offense, Irish linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa has been cleared to play this Saturday but is it worth the risk, comments from Freeman on Rice's option offense and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown to discuss Sunday's Irish win over Wisconsin. 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 t...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Marcus Freeman on the balance between CJ Carr taking what the defense gives him and trying to push the ball downfield more in the passing game, was it ok for the Irish to throw their last touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter when they were already up by three touchdowns, Freeman gives an update on Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa's status for...

The IB team answers questions about Notre Dame football, Irish recruiting and college football in the latest installment of the Daily Mailbag. 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:...

The IB team answers questions about Notre Dame football, Irish recruiting and college football in the latest installment of the Daily Mailbag. this part one for today. 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 an...

Notre Dame faces a unique challenge against Rice, as the Owls bring an unconventional offense, a massive offensive line and a deep running back room into South Bend. We break down the matchup on both sides of the ball, including Rice’s quarterback rotation, the impact of Quinton Jackson, and whether an undersized but experienced defense can find a way to slow down the Irish. Shop for Irish Breakdo...

Notre Dame returns home for its first home game of the season as the Irish welcome the Rice Owls to South Bend, looking to build on their impressive win over Wisconsin. We preview the matchup, examine the history between these two programs, discuss what’s at stake for Notre Dame and Rice, and explore whether the Irish can finally end their home-opener struggles under Marcus Freeman. Shop for Irish...

Upon Further Review, we revisit the keys to victory for Notre Dame against Wisconsin and examine how the Irish ultimately executed those keys on their way to a dominant 41-13 victory. From controlling Colton Joseph and Wisconsin’s offense to winning the line of scrimmage and making the critical plays, we break down what Notre Dame got right at Lambeau Field. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our on...

Notre Dame pulled away from Wisconsin 41-13 after a tight 13-10 first half, and we break down the key plays, players and adjustments that sparked the dominant second-half performance. We hand out game balls, examine the impact of shutting down Colton Joseph’s rushing ability, and look at the turning points that changed the game. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.ir...

We open the floor to Notre Dame fans with your Super Chat questions following the Irish’ dominant 41-13 victory over Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. We tackle your questions, reactions, and biggest takeaways from the game while diving deeper into what the win means for Notre Dame moving forward. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Break...

Notre Dame’s 41-13 demolition of Wisconsin delivered a major statement in the season opener, but what does the victory really mean for the Irish moving forward? We wrap up the game with our biggest-picture takeaways before Bryan joins the show for his unfiltered thoughts, reactions, and rant on everything that happened at Lambeau Field. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ib...

Notre Dame’s defense set the tone in the 41-13 win over Wisconsin, delivering a dominant performance that showcased the Irish’ toughness, focus, preparation, and execution. We break down the defense from a big-picture perspective before taking an in-depth look at the defensive line, linebackers, and secondary, along with any special teams moments that stood out. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at ou...

Notre Dame opened the 2026 season with a dominant 41-13 victory over Wisconsin, delivering a statement performance at Lambeau Field and immediately putting the Irish in the national championship conversation. We give our initial reactions to the win, breaking down the biggest offensive takeaways, standout performances, and what this impressive victory tells us about Notre Dame moving forward. Shop...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin preview along with 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. Trevor and Bryan make their score predictions, pick game balls on offense, defense, and special teams,...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Notre Dame opening the season against Wisconsin with clear opportunities to control the game on both sides of the ball, and we break down the keys the Irish offense must execute to have success against the Badgers. We also examine the defensive keys that can allow Notre Dame to set the tone, cr...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Notre Dame having 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. We break down the players most capable of changing the game, including CJ Carr, Jaden Greathouse, Aneyas Willia...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had about Notre Dame's season opener against Wisconsin featuring several critical individual matchups that could determine how the game unfolds on both sides of the ball. We break down the battles to watch, including the Irish interior offensive line against Wisconsin's massive defensive tackles, Will Black v...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had about Notre Dame opening 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. We break down the Freeman-Fickell dynamic, the pressure facing Luke Fickell, and what a win—or l...

Irish Breakdown discusses some of Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman's final public comments before Sunday's season opener against Wisconsin. Freeman discusses preparing to defend Wisconsin QB Colton Joseph, Christian Gray, Adon Shuler, Lou Holtz, and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https:...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Greatest confidence going into Sunday's season opener against Wisconsin, how would you feel if CJ Carr passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns but the running game is held below 100 yards and the Irish still beat Wisconsin, several game props for the ND-Wisconsin game. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join th...