Irish Breakdown

Vince, Trevor, Shaun and Andrew break down Notre Dame’s 37-26 win over North Carolina, as the Irish extended their winning streak to 15 games, moved Marcus Freeman to 5-0 for the first time at Notre Dame, and saw CJ Carr deliver an outstanding performance against a Bill Belichick defense. The group examines the Irish overcoming sloppy play in all three phases, including red-zone struggles, defensi...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Should Notre Dame play Noon home games, Notre Dame - North Carolina game props and offensive breakout predictions, CBS has officially parted ways with Tony Romo. 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 fo...

Irish Breakdown takes a final look at the Notre Dame - North Carolina matchup. 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​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown...

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: Comments from Marcus Freeman on what the next step for freshman tight end Ian Premer is to see the field, if tempo offense is a gear the Irish have and the process of making 4th down decisions. Comments from NBC analyst Todd Blackledge on how ND will use Leonard Moore, MLB Playoffs and Kyle Schwarber's Hall of Fame chances. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our on...

Irish Breakdown debates whether Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock could be "sandbagging" calls now for the sake of going to other things against better opponents later this season. We answer more listener questions about the Irish as well. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: htt...

Bryan and Shaun run through a busy slate of games involving Notre Dame’s opponents, with Irish foes now sitting at 25-19 against the nation. They take a closer look at Boston College-SMU, Michigan State-Wisconsin and BYU-TCU, including which results Notre Dame fans should be rooting for and the matchups that matter most. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreak...

Bryan and Shaun give their final thoughts and predictions for Notre Dame’s matchup with North Carolina, including how they expect the game to play out and the key factors they’ll be watching. They also make their offensive and defensive game-ball picks before sharing what they’ll be looking for when the Irish take the field. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishb...

The show starts with the news that Virginia has been added to Notre Dame's 2027 football schedule and what the full schedule looks like now. We also discuss some hits and misses in our evaluations of the Irish after four games. 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...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Aneyas Williams and Sullivan Absher say it was the offensive line's idea for the touchdown celebration that Williams took the heat for against Michigan State, comments from offensive line coach Joe Rudolph on his unit, does Rodney Dunham need more playing time, thoughts on Notre Dame and Virginia playing in 2027, MLB Playoff thoughts and thoughts on the NBC/Peaco...

Notre Dame women's basketball coach Niele Ivey joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires to discuss several topics ahead of the upcoming season. They discuss the Nov. 1 season opener in Rome, the challenging schedule her team faces, star point guard Hannah Hidalgo, transfer portal addition Madison St. Rose and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Jo...

Bryan breaks down the keys to victory for Notre Dame against North Carolina, examining five critical factors for both the Irish offense and defense. From starting fast, winning up front and creating favorable matchups to dominating the middle of the field, limiting explosive plays and containing Jelani Thurman, he outlines what Notre Dame needs to do to come away with the win. Shop for Irish Break...

Bryan identifies the Notre Dame players who could make the biggest impact, spotlighting potential game wreckers on both sides of the ball. The discussion focuses on Will Black, Guerby Lambert, Cooper Flanagan and the Irish receiving corps on offense, along with Adon Shuler, Francis Brewu and DJ McKinney on defense. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.c...

Bryan breaks down the key matchups that could determine Notre Dame’s showdown with North Carolina, including the Irish offensive line against UNC’s front, CJ Carr and the passing game, and the battle between Notre Dame’s defensive front and the Tar Heels’ offensive line. He also looks at the coaching matchup between Mike Denbrock and Bill Belichick, the importance of Jelani Thurman, and how Notre...

Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires for his weekly segment talking Notre Dame football. Zorich discusses the impact of the defensive line, Charlie Partridge's read scheme, Marcus Freeman keeping the Irish ship steady, the impact of CJ Carr's emotion and touchdown run against Purdue and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the...

Irish Breakdown has comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on the progress of the Notre Dame run game this season and the running back rotation. We discuss and debate what it all could mean. 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: Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash, how many sacks will Irish defensive ends Bryce Young and Boubacar Traore combine for this season, thoughts on the prospects for receiver Mylan Graham this season, the Bears beat the Eagles thanks to third string quarterback Case Keenum outplaying Jalen Hurts, MLB Wildcard Playoffs are underway, the Mariners made manager...

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:...

Bryan and Shaun take an in-depth look at the North Carolina Tar Heels, breaking down their offense, defense, statistics, and the players Notre Dame will need to know heading into Saturday’s matchup. The discussion focuses on UNC’s talented pass catchers and backfield, a legitimate defensive line and athletic secondary, along with the biggest concerns Notre Dame could look to exploit. Shop for Iris...

Notre Dame heads to Chapel Hill for a matchup with Bill Belichick and North Carolina, as the Irish look to earn another P4 victory and put together their first complete game of the season. Bryan and Shaun examine what’s at stake for both teams, the Tar Heels’ progress under Belichick, their strengths and weaknesses, and why UNC could provide Notre Dame with a tougher test than the records suggest....

Week 4 delivered plenty of surprises as Tennessee and Texas battled in the Game of the Week, Florida made a statement against Ole Miss, and Alabama’s offense continued to impress despite defensive concerns. Bryan and Shaun break down the biggest storylines around the country, including Oregon-UCLA, Wisconsin and Iowa’s comebacks, Oklahoma State’s turnaround, Indiana’s struggles, and whether Missis...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We start with a couple listener questions on Notre Dame's ceiling this season and the hype for ND's game against BYU, comments from CJ Carr on what he said to the Purdue cornerback who shoved him to the ground when he lined up as a receiver in Wildcat formation, thoughts on running back Aneyas Williams' day against Purdue, and thoughts on the hit and conduct by U...

Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on a handful of players and topics, including: wide receiver Quincy Porter undergoing season ending surgery, the play of his defensive line in Saturday's win over Purdue, freshman safety Joey O'Brien's play in his first start, quarterback CJ Carr's ability to help avoid sacks and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our...