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Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We start with our confidence level that Texas and Notre Dame will play their home and home series in 2028 and 2029 after recent comments from the Texas athletic director, if Texas backs out should the Irish play Texas Tech instead, thoughts on Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore's appearance on of EA Sports College Football '27 along with IU head coach Curt Cigne...

Irish Breakdown grades all aspects of Notre Dame football's offseason in preparation for the 2026 season. We look at coaching moves, offense, defense, transfer portal and more. 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 new...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the ESPN article that ranks college football quarterbacks in tiers, including Notre Dame QB 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 into Irish Br...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the major proposals being discussed in college football and what it could mean for college football now and in the future. The discussion also explores the proposed “Lane Kiffin Rule” and what it could mean for coaches and player movement moving forward. They wrap up by debating whether these s...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing and ranking the best Notre Dame teams of the last 25 years using criteria such as overall results, postseason success, performance against Top 25 opponents, dominance, talent, and entertainment value. The countdown features teams from 2005 through 2024. They also discusses several honorable men...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre dame has landed a major commitment in the 2027 class with Jackson Vaughn pledging to the Irish. The big time DE picked Notre Dame over Miami and a host of SEC schools. The IB team breaks it all down! Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing why Notre Dame’s spring roster was far from complete — a scary thought considering how talented the team already looked. The show breaks down the impact expected from incoming transfers, highly regarded freshmen, and several key players returning from injury. It also examines how the added dept...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing why Notre Dame recruiting continues to thrive, from the program’s built-in national appeal to the leadership of Marcus Freeman . The show explores how on-field success, NFL Draft development, and a strong donor-backed NIL structure have elevated the program’s profile with recruits. It also high...

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 five 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 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...

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 breaks down why the SEC continues to create negative headlines during the offseason. The discussion examines Steve Sarkisian’s playoff comments, the SEC’s perception of its own dominance, and why the Big Ten has been more organized and effective in shaping the national conversation. The show also looks at the SEC’s legitimate concerns about the playoff system, while arguing that poor p...

The IB team examines a new college sports proposal centered around pooling media rights while also protecting women’s athletics and Olympic sports programs. The conversation covers preserving traditional conference rivalries and scheduling while pushing back against the idea of a breakaway super league in college football. The show concludes by debating whether enough schools and conferences would...

The IB team breaks down the major proposals being discussed in college football and what it could mean for college football now and in the future. The discussion also explores the proposed “Lane Kiffin Rule” and what it could mean for coaches and player movement moving forward. They wrap up by debating whether these sweeping changes actually have enough support to become reality. Shop for Irish Br...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Our top QBs entering the 2026 season, Drew Mestemaker being a QB to watch this year, USC being a team the national media think can make the playoff, ACC's Jim Phillips wanting to make uniform rules for title games, and what play they would call to win the National Championship. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com...

Vince and Trevor talk about Texas AD Chris Del Conte saying that the Notre Dame home and home with Texas in a few years is "tentative." They also kick around the 24 team playoff. 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 th...

Irish Breakdown's Vince DeDario and Bryan Driskell discuss the latest Notre Dame football recruiting news 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​ Subsc...

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 ranks the best Notre Dame teams of the last 25 years using criteria such as overall results, postseason success, performance against Top 25 opponents, dominance, talent, and entertainment value. The countdown features teams from 2005 through 2024. They also discusses several honorable mention teams that narrowly missed the top five. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: ht...

The IB team discusses why Notre Dame’s spring roster was far from complete — a scary thought considering how talented the team already looked. The show breaks down the impact expected from incoming transfers, highly regarded freshmen, and several key players returning from injury. It also examines how the added depth and competition could significantly raise the ceiling for the roster heading into...

The IB team breaks down why Notre Dame recruiting continues to thrive, from the program’s built-in national appeal to the leadership of Marcus Freeman . The show explores how on-field success, NFL Draft development, and a strong donor-backed NIL structure have elevated the program’s profile with recruits. It also highlights the importance of administrative support, academic reputation, and resourc...

The IB team breaks down the ESPN article that ranks college football quarterbacks in tiers, including Notre Dame QB 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 into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishb...