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Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to speculation on Micah Shrewsberry's future at Notre Dame and connection to another coaching job, how would you describe the offseason Notre Dame football has had, an interesting way Australian Notre Dame punter Jasper Scaife has used to learn American football, should Notre Dame women's basketball's season be considered a success just by making the NCA...

Irish Breakdown talks about Notre Dame football's top 10 players going into spring practice using player pyramids. 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.c...

Irish Breakdown talks in detail about the Notre Dame women's basketball team's NCAA path after drawing a No. 6 seed in the tournament. We take a look at their first round opponent, No. 11 seed Fairfield as well as some Notre Dame connections this weekend in Columbus. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message boar...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the fact that Chicago used to be a base area, if not THE base area for Notre Dame on the recruiting trail. That changed over the last couple of decades, but the Chicago Area is LOADED with talent in the 2027 and 2028 classes. It’s imperative that Notre Dame dominate in Chicago in 2027 and 2028....

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Notre Dame returning a ton of talent on offense in 2026, but there is still much the unit has to prove, and important questions that must be answered. That is the topic of conversation in part two of today’s show. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the star talent on the Irish defense. There is one already proven star player, but the potential for star power doesn’t end with just Leonard Moore. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boa...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing from top to bottom, discussing the players, expectations and potential movement we’ll see on the line 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...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the pressure that is on line coach Joe Rudolph 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...

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the role the offensive line will play in Notre Dame’s success in 2026. It’s a group that absolutely must step up and play its best football under Marcus Freeman. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board...

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 four 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 la...

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...

Irish Breakdown debates where Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman have Marcus Freeman in their college football coach rankings for 2026. We talk more Notre Dame football as well as ND women's basketball ahead of Sunday's NCAA Selection Show and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.ir...

In the fourth part of today’s show the IB team discusses the programs with the best shot of earning their first 12-team playoff berth 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 analysis about Notre Da...

Chicago used to be a base area, if not THE base area for Notre Dame on the recruiting trail. That changed over the last couple of decades, but the Chicago Area is LOADED with talent in the 2027 and 2028 classes. It’s imperative that Notre Dame dominate in Chicago in 2027 and 2028. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premiu...

Notre Dame returns a ton of talent on offense in 2026, but there is still much the unit has to prove, and important questions that must be answered. That is the topic of conversation in part two of today’s 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 Ir...

In part one of today’s Notre Dame Rundown the IB team talks about the star talent on the Irish defense. There is one already proven star player, but the potential for star power doesn’t end with just Leonard Moore. 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...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reactions to comments from Brian Kelly on Notre Dame, thoughts on Italy beating Mexico thanks to Vinny Pasquatino's three home runs in the World Baseball Classic to help Team USA advance, thoughts on Notre Dame women's basketball's chances in the NCAA Tournament, if Notre Dame's offensive line improves this year will it be because of or in spite of line coach Joe...

Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and men's and women's basketball. We also talk about the mess Team USA is in after losing to Italy in the World Baseball Classic. 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...

Irish Breakdown was joined by former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. to talk about CJ Carr, the Notre Dame offensive line, expectations for 2026 and 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 ana...

In the final part of the Notre Dame OL preview for 2026, the IB team goes from top to bottom, discussing the players, expectations and potential movement we’ll see on the line 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 t...

In part two of the Notre Dame offensive line preview, the IB team discusses the pressure that is on line coach Joe Rudolph 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 analysis about Notre Dame: https:/...

In part one of today’s show, Irish Breakdown talks about the role the offensive line will play in Notre Dame’s success in 2026. It’s a group that absolutely must step up and play its best football under Marcus Freeman. 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...

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Now that the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints have signed veteran free agent running backs, what does that mean for former Notre Dame running back in April's NFL Draft? We predict when the Notre Dame - Wisconsin season opening game will kickoff based on NBC's schedule earlier that day (Sept. 6). Thoughts on NBC hiring Jason Benetti to be their lead MLB p...