Irish Breakdown

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...

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: Sports viewing for Memorial Day weekend, thoughts on a recent interview Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman did with a national outlet, thoughts on the state of Notre Dame baseball after four years under Shawn Stiffler, thoughts on comments from LSU head coach Lane Kiffin and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, and thoughts on comments from SEC Commissioner Gr...

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...

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/ 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 current tiers of college football and debate what separates true national title contenders from teams still trying to break through. They define what each tier means, discuss where Notre Dame belongs in the current landscape, and examine which programs are trending up or stuck in the middle...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Pete Bevacqua’s recent comments about the future of college football and the expanded College Football Playoff, discussing why the changes could bring more hope and opportunity to fan bases around the country. Bryan and Trevor explore how playoff access can impact coaching stability, whether ex...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing why the offensive staff enters the season with high expectations. The numbers in 2025 were impressive, but now the staff must prove they are among the nation's best without its star running backs. We discuss what we know about the staff and the questions they must address if Notre Dame is going...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing why 2026 is a defining season for Marcus Freeman and the future of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football. With a loaded roster, a hand-picked coaching staff, and a favorable schedule, the expectations have never been higher — and the excuses are gone. We discuss what Freeman has already proved and...

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...

Irish Breakdown discusses the pros and cons of a possible 24-team College Football Playoff field for Notre Dame. 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​...

Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and ND women's basketball, including the top priorities for Irish offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock and defensive coordinator Chris Ash this season. We also answer some ND women's basketball questions. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message...

Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Bryan Driskell discuss what happened in Notre Dame's recruitment of offensive lineman Layton Von Brandt and how he ended up at Auburn as well as more Irish football recruiting news. They also discuss 5-star forward Eve Long, the No. 5 ranked player in the 2027 class, to Irish women's basketball. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.ir...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame announced additions to its 2027 and 2028 football schedules, thoughts on comments from Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti on expanding the College Football Playoffs, Notre Dame men's basketball has added a player from the transfer portal, Irish women's basketball got a commitment from 5-star forward Eve Long in the 2027 class, Phillies star Bryce Harper...

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:...

Irish Breakdown discusses the proposed College Football Playoff expansion through a recent article from ESPN's Bill Connelly. Sean Stires and Trevor Trowbridge debate the merits of some points in the article, which is against the 24-team format. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.iris...

The IB team breaks down the current tiers of college football and debate what separates true national title contenders from teams still trying to break through. They define what each tier means, discuss where Notre Dame belongs in the current landscape, and examine which programs are trending up or stuck in the middle. They also dive into some of the toughest teams to evaluate and identify the pro...