Irish Breakdown

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame won't have a home football game that streams exclusively on Peacock but the Irish will have a road Peacock game for the first time this season, would you rather have one game stream on Peacock a year or one Friday night game a year, an SMU reporter guarantees a Mustang takeover at Notre Dame Stadium this season, IU alum Mark Cuban's donation that helpe...

Irish Breakdown debates the pros and cons of a 24-team College Football Playoff on today's show. Sean Stires and Vince DeDario also discuss the state of officiating after the NFL and its referees came to a new collective bargaining agreement. They also answer a few listener-submitted questions. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Br...

Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires is joined by Notre Dame men's lacrosse head coach Kevin Corrigan to preview this weekend's home NCAA Tournament game against Jacksonville. 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 a...

Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Vince DeDario are joined by Chuck Freeby and Angelo DiCarlo from SportsMichiana.com to discuss a variety of topics. They start with Notre Dame announcing kickoff times for its 2026 home games as well as the Shamrock Series game at Lambeau Field, then share thoughts on Thursday's breaking news that the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments will expand next...

The IB team answers questions about Note Dame receiver recruiting, the current Irish pass catchers and also some questions about the top wideouts and wideout rooms nationally. 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 new...

Between the portal and high school recruiting, Notre Dame has really picked things up at wide receiver. We break down why that is, why it matters and then dive into why Julius Jones Jr. is so important to the 2027 class. Regarding 2028 recruiting, that will depend on how well the Irish throw the ball in 2026. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Jo...

In part two of the State of the Program analysis of the wide receivers we discuss the new arrivals at receiver, led by Quincy Porter. We also discuss the questions that still remain at wide receiver, like can Jaden Greathouse get and stay healthy, can young receivers like Elijah Burress and Logan Saldate step up, and is it finally the year that Micah Gilbert turns his potential into production. Sh...

IB continues our State of the Program breakdown with a look at the Irish receivers. In part one, the IB team discusses position coach Mike Brown, why the optimism about the unit this year is different than past seasons, a breakout season coming for Jordan Faison, the impressive spring from Mylan Graham and the impressive performance of the freshman class. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our onlin...

Irish Breakdown discusses recent comments from Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney that were directed at Notre Dame as well as changes college football coaches want to make to the College Football Playoffs and season calendar. 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 loc...

Irish Breakdown takes a look at Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class and what the next priorities are after landing four recent commitments. Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to take a look at the strengths of the current group of commits, who the next big targets are and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium mess...

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 part three of the State of the Union for the Notre Dame defensive end position, the IB team takes a look at recruiting for the position in the 2027 class. 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 abo...

Irish Breakdown takes a deep dive into the defensive end group at Notre Dame. They wrap up the growth we saw this spring, what needs to happen moving forward for 2026 and then they dive into the future at the position. In part two they discuss the need for Bryce Young to break out, how the depth chart is coming along and areas that work is still needed. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online...

Irish Breakdown takes a deep dive into the defensive end group at Notre Dame. They wrap up the growth we saw this spring, what needs to happen moving forward for 2026 and then they dive into the future at the position. In part one they talk Boubacar Traore, the emergence of Rodney Dunham, Charlie Partridge’s impact and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishb...

Irish Breakdown hears and discusses a handful of the most recent comments from Notre Dame quarterback on a variety of topics. Carr was recently on "The Triple Option Podcast" and discussed how he and the Irish offense will evolve after Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price were drafted in the first round, his thoughts on the "revenge tour" teammate Leonard Moore says the Irish are...

Irish Breakdown's Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to discuss Monday's big news that Titus Hawk and Coleman Jackson are the latest players in the 2027 class to commit to 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 late...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: comments from former Notre Dame assistant coach and Urban Meyer on his "Triple Option" Podcast on the upgrades the Irish have made to football facilities since he was with the Irish. How much credit does former Irish coach Brian Kelly get for the upgrades? Comments from Irish QB CJ Carr, who was a guest on Meyer's show, on where facilities are now. How...

Irish Breakdown's Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to discuss Monday's big news that Titus Hawk and Coleman Jackson are the latest players in the 2027 class to commit to 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 late...

The IB team answers recruiting questions following the recent commitments Notre Dame has landed. 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 t...

Notre Dame landed a commitment from massive tight end Titus Hawk, who is also a standout baseball player. The IB team breaks down the back story, how he impacts the class, how he fits at ND and dives 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...

Notre Dame landed a commitment from talented receiver Jackson Coleman. The IB team breaks down his commitment and goes in the film room to talk about what he adds to the Notre Dame roster. 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 t...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame landed a commitment from elite 2027 QB Champ Monds. IB breaks down his commitment, what he means to the 2027 class, how he fits into the Irish offense and what’s next at QB. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Brea...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing our State of the Union quarterback analysis. We break down the depth at quarterback, and discuss the growth we saw from Blake Herbert and Noah Grubbs, as well as what we expect to see from talented freshman Teddy Jarrard when he arrives this summer. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online s...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing our State of the Union quarterback analysis. We talk about the Notre Dame quarterback room, beginning with a breakdown of CJ Carr. We talk why expectations are so high and areas where Carr can develop his game if he’s going to be the elite QB we know he can be. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how with the spring now behind us the IB team hands out spring superlatives. They talk about breakout players, top freshmen, top transfers, biggest surprises and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message...