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The IB team lists their Notre Dame All-Opponent Team for 2026, with part two looking at the opposing defenses. Miami, BYU and SMU have loads of talent on this group, but the opposition DL leave a lot to be desired. 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...

The IB team lists their Notre Dame All-Opponent Team for 2026, with part one looking at the opposing offenses. There are some strong areas and others not quite as good, but overall it’s a strong slate. 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: Sean Stires and Jesse Stires help solve a Notre Dame fan's potential dilemma with the College Football Playoff and an NFL game, they discuss comments from Greg McElroy on the Notre Dame linebacker unit as well as where Phil Steele magazine ranks ND's position groups heading into the season, former Irish baseball player Trey Mancini had a big return to Major Leagu...

Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Jesse Stires build a tier of college football media personalities that Notre Dame fans hate the most. 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://...

Indianapolis Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires to discuss former Notre Dame players Riley Leonard, Quenton Nelson and Blake Grupe as well as the Colts' quarterback situation heading into July's training camp and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boar...

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:...

Notre Dame is widely projected as a national title contender, yet those same outlets include surprisingly few Irish players on their All-America teams. The show explores the disconnect between lofty team expectations and modest individual recognition, highlighting the players who may be flying under the national radar and poised for breakout seasons. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online sto...

Preseason magazines and national outlets are bullish on Notre Dame heading into 2026, consistently placing the Irish among the nation's elite while projecting them as a legitimate College Football Playoff contender. The show compares where ESPN, Sporting News, Lindy's, and Athlon rank Notre Dame and its opponents, while also diving into playoff predictions and one surprising ESPN evaluation that s...

The 2023 recruiting class arrived with top-10 rankings across every major service, but now enters its senior season with a chance to define its legacy through on-field impact and NFL development rather than recruiting stars. Led by elite talent like Jeremiyah Love and supported by a deep group of projected starters and key transfers, the class has produced contributors across the roster while stil...

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...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We hear comments from Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock from the BLeav In Giants Podcast and ask: Does Notre Dame or Wisconsin benefit more from the teams playing in the first game of the season, how underrated is it that CJ Carr faces Notre Dame's secondary in practice in the offseason, do the Irish do a good enough job of playing the team's standar...

Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Jesse Stires rank tiers of college football coaches that Notre Dame football fans love to hate. 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.ir...

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's Sean Stires and Jesse Stires rank tiers of the college football teams that Notre Dame football fans love to hate. 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 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 discussing the third quarter of the schedule, featuring a challenging road trip to BYU, a rivalry matchup with Navy, and a showdown against Miami. The team also examine the key storylines that make this three-game segment one of the most intriguing portions of the season. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the biggest obstacles that could stand between Notre Dame and a national championship in 2026. From a slim margin for error on the schedule and concerns about offensive consistency to questions surrounding the defense, injuries, and player development. We also discuss the reality that even if N...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the case for why Notre Dame has all the ingredients needed to win a national championship in 2026. From an elite roster loaded with star power, a talented offensive line, and key transfer portal additions to a championship-caliber defense at every level, we break down why the Irish are built to...

Notre Dame Offensive Coordinator Mike Denbrock joins Bob Papa and Carl Banks to give some intel on Malachi Fields, Beaux Collins, and Malik Nabers, whom he coached at LSU. He offers insight into their talent and competitive drive. He also shares why Marcus Freeman has them positioned for another championship run and why the Irish continue to earn the reputation of Tight End U. Hosted by Simplecast...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the Notre Dame opponent preview series with a deep dive into the Wisconsin Badgers, examining their 2025 season, the pressure facing head coach Luke Fickell , and expectations for 2026. We wrap up the episode by answering listener questions in the latest Notre Dame Daily Mailbag, covering a wid...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing college football with analyst Bill Bender to break down his outlook for Notre Dame heading into the 2026 season, including where he believes the Irish fit among the sport’s top contenders. We also dive into his early College Football Playoff predictions and discuss the growing debate over expan...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the 2026 Notre Dame schedule that features plenty of familiar faces, with half the slate made up of rivals and longtime opponents, creating a challenging but manageable path. The discussion examines whether the offense or defense will face the tougher tests, which teams improved the most throug...

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...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Sean Stires, Vince DeDario and Jesse Stires discuss the news that the Chicago Bears are moving forward with a new stadium project in Hammond, Ind, thoughts on critiques like the one this week from Illinois head coach Brett Bielema that Notre Dame should join a conference, Jeremiyah Love had some interesting things to say about USC, are the various rounds of the C...