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Notre Dame landed a commitment from California offensive lineman Jackson Hill. The IB team breaks it down down and talks back story, class impact and then, of course, dives into the film. 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 th...

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:...

There is a battle of words going on in the SEC and of course, Lane Kiffin is at the center of it. 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...

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.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked...

USC talking heads are saying that Notre Dame has come crawling back and the teams will likely play again. We discuss the reality of the situation, discuss why USC is the reason they aren’t playing. The reason they aren’t winning is Lincoln Riley, and not playing ND won’t change that. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown pre...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We start with comments from ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips on Notre Dame and why he supports a 24-team College Football Playoff, ND athletic director Pete Bevacqua supports a 24-team field, the current roadblock to CFP expansion, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's comments on other conferences playing Friday night games, and we guess the season over/under win total fo...

Irish Breakdown discusses the recent anti-Notre Dame comments from talk show host Colin Cowherd regarding negotiations to resume the series with Southern Cal. We spell out why his comments are not based in facts and how both schools benefit from playing each other. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board:...

Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires for IB's weekly Notre Dame football recruiting update. They start with the commitment of 5-star offensive lineman Olu Olubobola then look at where the Irish stand with Chicago defensive lineman David Folorunsho, who's announcing his commitment this Friday, discuss Notre Dame's success in Florida and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://i...

The IB team answers questions about Notre Dame recruiting and the Irish linebackers in today’s 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: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ S...

In part two of 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. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ J...

In part one of 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 Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Iris...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: How much do we want to see the Notre Dame - Southern Cal rivalry return, thoughts on former Irish coach Brian Kelly saying he plans to visit with Marcus Freeman and Mike Denbrock this year, thoughts on Kelly using AI to prepare for future job interviews, will Kelly coach again and what are some possibilities for him, Jeremiyah Love says he won't spend any of his...

Notre Dame landed a commitment from elite offensive lineman Olu Olubobola. The IB team breaks it all down, talking back story, class impact, what’s next and of course they dive into the film room. 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 f...

Notre Dame women's basketball player Leah Macy joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires for a one-one-one interview. Macy updates her recovery after missing her freshman season with an ACL injury, thoughts on the just completed season, helping recruit players during visits to campus and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown...

Irish Breakdown discusses and debates the latest in the Notre Dame - ACC relationship and which side needs the other 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 locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbre...

The Irish Breakdown team answers questions from listeners and subscribers in the latest Daily Mailbag segment, which focuses on offensive line questions. We talk about the Notre Dame OL but also talk about the best units nationally. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.co...

In the final segment of the Notre Dame offensive line evaluation, the IB team evaluates the 2027 recruiting class. There are two players on board and if Notre Dame can finish strong it has a chance to land its best offensive line class in over a decade. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boa...

In part two of 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://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards...

In part one of our 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.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbr...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on the possibility of Notre Dame and USC possibly opening the season against each other after negotiations between the schools to resume their series have reportedly renewed, listeners respond to our recent debate over whether you would rather have a Friday night Notre Dame football game every year or a Peacock-only streaming game every year, would a 24-...

So you're saying there's a chance! Irish Breakdown discusses the report from the LA Times saying that negotiations have between Notre Dame and USC to try to resume their football series. 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...

Notre Dame doesn’t have a DT committed yet in the 2027 class, but there are four big time players on the board. IB breaks them all down and talks about where things stand. 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 an...

While we expect the unit to be improved, there are questions about whether or not the Notre Dame DT group can be a driver of elite player, or just a part of it. Jason Onye and Armel Mukam improving is important, as is continued improvement from the transfers. There are questions to be answered, and if they are this group could be outstanding. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: http...

The arrival of two new transfers and a new coach has the Notre Dame defensive tackle room looking to be an improved group in the 2026 season. But the presence of a couple of young, talented players also stood out this spring. 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...

The AFCA made a proposal for a 24-team playoff and a change to the structure of the season. While there are some aspects we can support, the bigger picture aspects totally miss the mark. 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...