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Bryan and Trevor break down the key individual and unit matchups that could determine Notre Dame’s showdown with BYU, including the Irish offensive line against the Cougars’ front seven and CJ Carr’s matchup with the BYU defense. They also examine the critical battles on the defensive side of the ball, highlighting the players and coaching matchups that could give Notre Dame the edge against the C...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Our confidence that Jonaz Walton will break the Notre Dame freshman rushing record this season, former Irish kicker Blake Grupe has a new NFL home, thoughts on DE Boubacar Traore, Marcus Freeman's thoughts on the importance of practice, Freeman talks former ND QB Kenny Minchey's performance at Kentucky, we hear from Minchey on how he handled losing last year's QB...

Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown to discuss several topics, including this week's game against BYU, comparisons between Marcus Freeman and Lou Holtz, his former Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka 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 l...

Irish Breakdown discusses some of the factors that will decide Saturday's game between No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 8 BYU, including the altitude in Provo, Utah and BYU QB Bear Bachmeier. 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...

Bryan and Trevor turn their attention to BYU’s defense, breaking down an aggressive, physical unit that has impressed under its first-year defensive coordinator and features a talented secondary and strong linebacker group. The guys examine the Cougars’ increased reliance on pressure, their ability to defend the run, and the biggest question entering this matchup: whether the defensive line can ho...

Bryan and Trevor break down BYU’s offense ahead of its matchup with Notre Dame, examining how the Cougars plan to overcome the absence of LJ Martin while relying on a physical offensive line, an improving Bear Bachmeier, and an increasingly dangerous group of pass catchers. The guys evaluate the key strengths and potential weaknesses of the BYU offense, including whether its running backs can shou...

Bryan and Trevor preview Notre Dame’s highly anticipated showdown with BYU, a matchup between two of college football’s most successful programs over the past three seasons with major College Football Playoff implications. The guys examine what is at stake for both teams, from Notre Dame’s opportunity to extend its winning streak and earn a statement victory to BYU’s chance to prove its legitimacy...

Bryan and Trevor assess Notre Dame’s elite defense at the midway point of the season, highlighting its dominant run defense, outstanding defensive line, strong secondary, and the connection between the coaching staff and its players. They also identify the areas that must improve moving forward, including generating a more consistent pass rush, limiting big plays, and getting off the field on thir...

Bryan and Trevor hand out midterm evaluations for Notre Dame’s offense, examining the progress made by CJ Carr, the talented backfield, the improving offensive line, and the growing connection with the pass catchers. They also discuss areas that need improvement for the second half of the season, including situational football, expanding the depth chart, and creating more explosive plays. Shop for...

Irish Breakdown has comments from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on the performance of running back Jonaz Walton and injury updates to Brauntae Johnson and Charles Jagusah. We also discuss the availability of Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Jason Onye and Leonard Moore and talk BYU. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown prem...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Is Notre Dame flying under the radar with national media, Notre Dame opened as a 13.5 point favorite against BYU but the line is shrinking, thoughts on Purdue's win over Minnesota as well as how they and Wisconsin (both ND opponents this season) project going forward, thoughts on MLB's proposed regular season and playoff changes, how Irish running backs factor in...

Bryan and Vince take an Upon Further Review look back at the keys to victory against Stanford, examining how Notre Dame performed offensively and defensively and which areas made the biggest difference in the win. They also discuss their biggest takeaways from the game, including the potential of the offense, the running back rotation and the need for continued improvement on special teams. Shop f...

Bryan and Vince take an Upon Further Review look at Notre Dame’s win over Stanford, recapping the game and highlighting the top players and game balls from all three phases. They also break down the most important stats and revisit the key turning points that helped the Irish secure the victory. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish B...

Bryan, Andrew, Trevor and Shaun answer fan questions and react to your Super Chats following Notre Dame’s 58-7 victory over Stanford. The crew dives into the biggest talking points from the game, shares their thoughts on the Irish performance and tackles the questions fans want answered most. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Brea...

Trevor, Shaun, Andrew, and Bryan dive into Notre Dame’s explosive offensive performance against Stanford, highlighted by 361 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, and game-breaking scores from Jonaz Walton and Aneyas Williams. The crew evaluates the running game’s continued success, Walton’s record-setting freshman season, CJ Carr’s performance, and a vanilla game plan that produced big numbers...

Trevor, Shaun, Andrew, and Bryan examine Notre Dame’s impressive defensive bounce-back performance against Stanford, as the Irish forced three turnovers, stifled the Cardinal on third down, and limited their offensive opportunities throughout the game. The crew breaks down the defensive scheme, the performances of each position group against the run and pass, and Boubacar Traore’s game-changing pl...

Trevor, Shaun, Andrew, and Bryan break down Notre Dame’s dominant 58-7 victory over Stanford, highlighted by a historic margin of victory, overwhelming athleticism, and control in all three phases of the game. The crew discusses the big-picture takeaways, the team’s ability to stay focused against an overmatched opponent, and whether the Irish left too much on the table offensively with a conserva...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Our concern that Saturday's game against Stanford could be a trap game for Notre Dame, it's "Irish Wear Green" day at ND Stadium, we react to some comments from Irish offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock on quarterback CJ Carr, more softness from USC, ND-Stanford game props. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdow...

Irish Breakdown takes a look at Saturday's matchup between Notre Dame and Stanford and we also have thoughts on the passing of Mike Ditka. 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...

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...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on if Teddy Jarrard could take QB2 snaps ahead of Noah Grubbs Saturday against Stanford if the situation presents itself, where Kedren Young currently stands in the running back pecking order and will formerly injured offensive lineman Matty Augustine be available to play against Stanford. We also hav...