Irish Breakdown

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Marcus Freeman's response on The Triple Option Podcast to a question about his desire to play Indiana, after CJ Carr/Kenny Minchey battling to be QB1 was last year's top storyline going into the season - what's this year's top storyline, Freeman's comments on deeper self-scouting in preparation to face his former mentor Luke Fickell for the first time, ND quarter...

Notre Dame's offense faces a legitimate early challenge against a Wisconsin defense that was quietly excellent against the run in 2025, while its massive defensive line and quality linebacker room could test the Irish up front. We break down whether Wisconsin's revamped defensive line can maintain last year's standard, how quickly its overhauled secondary can come together, and whether Notre Dame...

Notre Dame's defense gets an opportunity to set the tone immediately against a Wisconsin offense looking to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season and find consistency under Jeff Grimes. We break down the Badgers' quarterback situation, their critical ground game, talented skill players, and the biggest question facing the offense—the offensive line—and examine how the Irish can take advantage....

Notre Dame opens 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 loss—could mean for each team as the season gets underway. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online...

Week 0 is officially in the books, and while the opening weekend produced plenty of sloppiness, it also delivered several results with major implications for the 2026 college football season. We break down Virginia's statement win over NC State, Bill Belichick's upset of TCU with North Carolina, USC's opening performance, Memphis' huge road victory, and the other biggest takeaways from around the...

Tammi Carr is the mom to a pair of college quarterbacks, including Notre Dame star CJ Carr. But today she joined the show to talk about ChadTough, an organization that raises money to fight DIPG, a brain cancer that took the life of her youngest son, Chad. She joined the IB show to discuss ChadTough and to help raise money for an amazing cause. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: ht...

Irish Breakdown discusses several comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman's first game week press conference of the season on his first depth chart. Freeman discusses the right guard competition between Sullivan Absher and Styles Prescod, the backup quarterback spot between freshmen Noah Grubbs and Teddy Jararrd and more. We also discuss how the wide receiver, running back and tight end...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell isn't releasing a depth chart ahead of this week's game with Notre Dame, Fickell also says Irish cornerback Leonard Moore will " have a chance to prove he's the best in the country" against his Badgers this weekend, Southern Cal has a lot of excuses for its low turnout for its season opener and it turned into finger poi...

Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish. This is part four of the segment. 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....

Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish. This is part three of the segment. 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...

Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish. This is part two of the segment. 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.i...

Irish Breakdown answers Buy/Sell/Hold submissions from Notre Dame fans about the Fighting Irish. This is part one of the segment. 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.i...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had handing out our 2026 national college football superlatives, picking the top players at every major position along with our Freshman of the Year, Transfer of the Year, and most outstanding offensive and defensive players. We also make our boldest predictions of the show, naming Notre Dame's CJ Carr as our...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how the 2026 college football season is loaded with elite teams and championship contenders, setting the stage for what could be one of the most competitive College Football Playoff races yet. We unveil our IB preseason Top 25 before making our picks through every round of the playoff—from the...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame enters the 2026 season with sky-high expectations and plenty of national championship buzz, but can the Irish navigate their schedule and live up to the hype? We go game by game through the entire regular season, identifying the biggest challenges, potential trap games, statement...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame enters 2026 with championship expectations, but we're going beyond the obvious predictions and making some bold calls for the Irish this season. Trevor and Bryan take turns making their biggest unit and player predictions, ranging from breakout performances and surprising develop...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had handing out our 2026 Notre Dame defensive superlatives, predicting the top freshman, transfer, lineman, playmaker, breakout player, comeback player, and the most outstanding and valuable players on the defense. We also make our predictions for the Irish's top tacklers, sack leaders, and interception produ...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had where we hand out our 2026 Notre Dame offensive superlatives, predicting everything from the top freshman, transfer, lineman, playmaker, breakout player, and comeback player to the team's most outstanding and most valuable players. We also make our predictions for the Irish's top rushers and pass catchers...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We start with thoughts on the four players Notre Dame football announced as this season's captains, how do we feel about Notre Dame's wide receivers this season, what will Micah Gilbert's production look like this year, we predict some stat totals for Jordan Faison, Mylan Graham, Jaden Greathouse, CJ Carr, and Aneyas Williams for the season. Shop for Irish Breakd...

After starting with thoughts on Notre Dame's captains and offseason storylines, Irish Breakdown discusses and debates whether there is any middle ground for satisfaction heading into a season with national championship expectations for Notre Dame football. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://b...

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

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

The 2026 college football season is loaded with elite teams and championship contenders, setting the stage for what could be one of the most competitive College Football Playoff races yet. We unveil our IB preseason Top 25 before making our picks through every round of the playoff—from the opening round and quarterfinals to the semifinals and national championship game—and discuss what it would al...

Notre Dame enters the 2026 season with sky-high expectations and plenty of national championship buzz, but can the Irish navigate their schedule and live up to the hype? We go game by game through the entire regular season, identifying the biggest challenges, potential trap games, statement opportunities, and ultimately predicting how Notre Dame will finish the season. Shop for Irish Breakdown gea...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We discuss comments from Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock on tight ends Cooper Flanagan, James Flanigan and Ian Premer and how they may be used this season. We also breakout the whiteboard to look at how the Irish defense could look against Wisconsin dual threat quarterback Colton Joseph and the Badgers offense in the season opener. Shop for Irish B...