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Bill Bender of Sporting News and Bryan Driskell of Irish Breakdown discuss the College Football Playoff predictions from Sporting News. They talk Notre Dame going on a run, Indiana winning it all, the SEC continuing to struggle to advance and much more! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boa...

The Irish Breakdown team answers questions about Notre Dame Football and college football in the latest Free-For-All 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 latest news and analysis abo...

The Irish Breakdown team answers questions about Notre Dame Football and college football in the latest Free-For-All 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 latest news and analysis about...

The Irish Breakdown team answers questions about Notre Dame Football and college football in the latest Free-For-All 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 latest news and analysis about...

Notre Dame landed the nation's best recruiting class in the 2026 cycle, and the defensive class was especially loaded. IB breaks down the class and looks at expectations for that group during the 2026 season. 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...

Notre Dame has a number of potential breakout players on defense, and how well they perform and step up will have a major impact on the Irish defense in 2026. IB breaks down the different levels of breaking out, and which Irish defenders fit that description. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https...

Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to preview Saturday's commitment of Chicago linebacker Roman Igwebuike and then also compare how Notre Dame's 2026 defensive recruiting class compares to the 2027 class. 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 Breakd...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We grade the Shamrock Series uniforms Notre Dame unveiled on Wednesday for this season's opener at Lambeau Field, thoughts on ND's lack of rivalries compared to others around the country, thoughts on the Big 12's new sponsorship with Monster Energy, and could a lack of CBS and NBC representation at last weekend's Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift wedding foreshadow where...

Irish Breakdown discusses a handful of Notre Dame football topics, including what freshman tight end Ian Premer's production could look like this season. 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 No...

The IB team takes a look at Notre Dame's sixth opponent of the 2026 season, the Stanford Cardinal. It's year one for new head coach Tavita Pritchard, who hopes to return Stanford to its glory days from his playing days. 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...

Irish Breakdown discusses the first year coaches in Power 4 this season. There were a lot of coaching changes, and we discuss those big changes and make predictions for how they will all fare in year one. We talk James Franklin (Va Tech), Alex Golesh (Auburn), Jon Sumrall (Florida), Matt Campbell (Penn State) and more! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdo...

Irish Breakdown ranks the Top 10 quarterbacks in college football in part two of today's Notre Dame Football Midweek Rundown. We discuss where we have CJ Carr ranked inside the Top 10 and also discuss QBs who would rise, fall, jump in, jump out and some sleepers to keep an eye on in 2026. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdow...

In part one of today's Notre Dame Football Rundown the IB team discusses whether or not Notre Dame should be considered the preseason No. 1 team. There's a lot of buzz about that, and about Notre Dame being the team to beat in CFB this season. But should they be? We make the case for why they should be No. 1 and the case against before our final verdict. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We discuss how Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore has gone from a 3-star recruit to the top defensive player in the nation entering 2026, will the Notre Dame defense's sack total or CJ Carr's touchdown passes be greater this season, the Irish have four players ranked in PFF's top 50 players in college football entering the season, we guess the season over/under...

We take a look at how Notre Dame football's reported NIL valuations compare to other top programs on today's show. We look at how the Irish roster is split in expenditure between retaining players, transfer portal players and incoming recruits and compare those numbers to other teams and we also look at what quarterbacks, including CJ Carr, are reportedly receiving entering 2026. Shop for Irish Br...

Following the breakdown of the Notre Dame breakouts and the impact of the freshman class on offense, the IB team answered questions about Irish football from listeners to the live 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...

Notre Dame landed the nation's No. 1 ranked recruiting class in the 2026 cycle, and that group is poised to make an immediate splash on offense. The IB team goes position by position and discusses the freshman players that are set to make an impact for the Irish in 2026. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message...

The Notre Dame offense has a number of breakout candidates heading into the 2026 season. Some could break out as stars, others are breaking into the rotation. There is also a need for a number of breakouts on offense this season, much more so than on defense. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https...

Coming out of Independence Day weekend in the U.S.A., we reflect on Notre Dame football's independence, what it means in 2026 and our confidence in it continuing in an era of dramatic change. We also start the show with thoughts on the new Patrick Kramer Dining Room inside Notre Dame's new Shields Family Hall. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Jo...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Netflix followed four NFL quarterbacks last season for its "Quarterback" series that will premiere this month. What three Notre Dame football players would you want to see featured in a similar season-encompassing series? What two Fighting Irish assistant football coaches would you pick? Thoughts on FIFA overturning the red card Folarin Balogun incurred...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame's defensive transfer portal additions could shape the 2026 season, focusing on key reinforcements at defensive tackle, cornerback, and defensive end. The team explains why each addition was needed and what expectations should be for players like Francis Brewu, Tionne Gray, DJ McK...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the abundance of star potential on Notre Dame's defense, led by proven standout Leonard Moore and a host of emerging playmakers. The show breaks down which defenders are poised to become the next stars and why their development could elevate the Irish defense to an elite level. Shop for Irish B...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the top quarterbacks Notre Dame will face in 2026, highlighting a schedule loaded with talented signal callers. From proven veterans to intriguing wildcards, the team examines the toughest QB challenges awaiting the Irish defense. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibsto...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing why Notre Dame's offense needs true star players to emerge in 2026 and identifies the most likely candidates to fill that role. From CJ Carr's rising national buzz to breakout possibilities at receiver, running back, and along the offensive line, the team examines who could elevate the Irish of...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing growing speculation about Marcus Freeman's long-term future at Notre Dame, examining the reasons behind the rumors and his recent comments to Cam Heyward. The team explores what Freeman's future could mean for the Irish program before briefly touching on Trey Tagliaferri's decommitment. Shop fo...