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Notre Dame has the talent and experience to make a serious run at a national championship in 2026, but several potential stumbling blocks could stand in the Irish's way. We identify the three or four biggest concerns that could derail Notre Dame's season, from roster questions to key matchups and the pressure that comes with championship expectations. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online st...

Notre Dame enters 2026 with national championship expectations once again, but after falling short of those expectations in 2025, what makes this season different? We break down the biggest reasons the Irish could finally reach the top of the mountain, while also identifying the potential stumbling blocks that could derail another championship pursuit. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online s...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame safety Brauntae Johnson wants to be called by his full name and not "Tae" or "Tae Tae". We hear his comments on how to correctly pronounce his name and why going by his full name is now important to him after preferring the nicknames early in his career. We react to comments from a national writer on CJ Carr as well as a ranking tha...

We discuss comments from Notre Dame quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli on the backup quarterback competition between Blake Hebert, Noah Grubbs and Teddy Jarrard. 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 ab...

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...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame's defense wasted no time making its presence felt on the opening day of fall camp, flashing the speed, physicality, and depth that have many expecting it to be one of the nation's elite units in 2026. We break down the biggest defensive takeaways from the first practice, highligh...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame's offense opened fall camp with an impressive first practice, showcasing the talent and explosiveness that have fueled championship expectations heading into the 2026 season. We break down the biggest takeaways from Day 1, highlight the players who stood out, and discuss what the...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Comments from Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr on receiver Jaden Greathouse, early predictions on who ND's starting receivers and tight end will be in the season opener against Wisconsin, comments from Irish running back coach Ja'Juan Seider on freshman Jonaz Walton and how much he could play this season and the possible running back rotation. Shop for Irish Breakd...

We hear from Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock on a variety of players and topics on today's show. Denbrock discusses receivers Quincy Porter, Cam Williams and Bubba Frazier as well as offensive identity in the post-Jeremiyah Love/Jadarian Price era. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: ht...

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...

We had a limited 25-minute viewing period of Notre Dame's August 7 practice, but there was still plenty to take away from the Irish on both sides of the ball. We break down what we saw from the defensive line and linebackers, while also examining the quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers as fall camp continues. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreak...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We start with the Notre Dame player who piqued our curiosity the most after day one of fall training camp, reaction to comments from Mike Denbrock on receiver Jaden Greathouse and Marty Biagi on punter Jasper Scaife, there's a big disparity in revenue USC stands to make by playing San Jose State instead of Notre Dame this season, no Jeremyiah Love in the Hall of...

Notre Dame fall training camp is underway and Irish Breakdown was at practice for day one with observations and more. We talks offense and defense as well as players like Bubba Frazier, Jaden Greathouse, Leonard Moore, Kedren Young, Jasper Scaife, Spencer Porath and more. We also have some insight on the receivers from offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our onlin...

Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires for a big announcement and to discuss several Fighting Irish topics. They discuss Marcus Freeman's impact on Notre Dame, the new Shields Hall football facility, the USC rivalry, Michigan and Miami, his godson Brayden Parks committing to Notre Dame and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbrea...

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:...

Notre Dame's defense wasted no time making its presence felt on the opening day of fall camp, flashing the speed, physicality, and depth that have many expecting it to be one of the nation's elite units in 2026. We break down the biggest defensive takeaways from the first practice, highlight the standout performers, and discuss why this group appears ready to build on last season's dominant finish...

Notre Dame's offense opened fall camp with an impressive first practice, showcasing the talent and explosiveness that have fueled championship expectations heading into the 2026 season. We break down the biggest takeaways from Day 1, highlight the players who stood out, and discuss what the early returns could mean as the Irish continue building toward the season opener. Shop for Irish Breakdown g...

Irish Breakdown's Bryan Driskell and Sean Stires discusses some of the top freshmen to watch during Notre Dame training camp who possibly make an impact this season. 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 analy...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Irish alum Mike Golic, Sr will be the color analyst on the Notre Dame Radio Network this season, reaction to comments from PTI's Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon on whether it's a bigger deal that Notre Dame is playing USC or that Indiana is not playing Notre Dame, what's our confidence that both Marcus Freeman and Lincoln Riley will still be with the Irish and...

Irish Breakdown listens to and discusses from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on today's show. Freeman discusses how he's addressed issues that have led to losses in September in his first four seasons at Notre Dame, preparing for this season and the impact of missing last year's playoffs on this season. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Joi...