Irish Breakdown

The IB team ranks the biggest wins of the Marcus Freeman era. The episode separates postseason victories from regular season triumphs, highlighted by playoff wins over Georgia and Penn State along with signature regular season moments against Clemson, Texas A&M, and USC. They also discuss several honorable mentions, debate where games like Duke belong in the conversation, and examine how these...

The IB team breaks down 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 expansion truly creates more legitimate contenders, and why the new format could fo...

Notre Dame had a busy news cycle as the Irish landed elite 2027 women’s basketball recruit Eve Long and added Stanford and Kent State to the future football schedules. IB breaks down what Long’s commitment means for the future of the program and why beating out schools like UConn is such a big win. We also dive into the 2027-28 football schedules, discussing the continued Stanford rivalry, the add...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame players Anthonie Knapp and Leonard Moore are on a recent list of the top college football players in the nation for 2026. Are they properly ranked? We give our most important, overrated, underrated, and breakout player Irish players for the season. We discuss the lawsuit Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has against the NCAA after his suspension fo...

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:...

In this episode the IB team dives into the enormous expectations surrounding the Notre Dame  defense heading into the season. While the offense may have taken a major step forward in 2025, many still believe the defense is the true strength of the team after a dominant finish to last year. But can this unit sustain that level for an entire season against top competition, or was the late-season dom...

In this episode we break down 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 to win a title. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https:/...

In this episode, we break down 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 what questions he must answer if he’s going to lead Notre Dame to a title...

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...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: What's our confidence that Notre Dame will still be in the ACC after 2025 when the ACC's current TV grant of rights contract expires, what's our confidence the College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams by 2030, how the SEC Championship Game and ESPN are impacting the potential expansion of the CFP and how Fox is also involved, we guess the season over/unde...

Irish Breakdown discusses some of the national perception of Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr and debates why he isn't ranked higher compared to some of his peers. 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...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing a recent article from On3 had a number of ACC personnel bashing Notre Dame and discussing why they are tired of the Irish being in their league. We discuss why this is foolish and what the relationship should look like. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbre...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing our Notre Dame State of the Program look at the Irish linebackers we look at the future, and where the position will be once the current group of veterans is gone. We talk Madden Faraimo, the freshman class, young spring breakouts and of course, where recruiting at the position is at the moment...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing our Notre Dame State of the Program look at the linebacker we discuss what makes this the nation’s best group of backers. We talk big picture and break down the top four players at the position. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Iris...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame won’t be able to replace Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, but that’s not what the 2026 running backs will be asked to do. The talent is there for this group to produce and be part of an elite offense, even if it looks different. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the Notre Dame State of the Program look at the offensive line, the IB team takes a dive into the future. They look at the depth chart, and where things are trending as the Irish look beyond 2026. Needless to say, the future is bright. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Notre Dame offensive line State of the Program analysis, the IB team talk about the spring growth from the line, what they think of the new look OL, the pressure on Joe Rudolph and the potential of the top players up front. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.iris...

In our State of the Program look at the Notre Dame safeties, we break down why the Irish safeties are arguably the best duo in the country and why the depth chart in 2026 is loaded, but beyond that there are questions. 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...

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:...

When looking at the future of the Notre Dame secondary, we discuss the recent rise on the back end and discuss why the Irish aren’t too far away from challenging for the title of DB U. 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...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua says he would like to extend the football series with BYU, LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry had some pointed words for Brian Kelly, we also answer a few listener questions about Notre Dame football and women's basketball and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://i...

Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires, Vince DeDario and Jesse Stires discuss all the media attention Notre Dame got this week and if it was ultimately good or bad for the Fighting Irish. 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...