BLEAV, Irish Breakdown

Irish Breakdown

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Irish Breakdown provides unmatched in-depth analysis of the Notre Dame Football program while also discussing hot college football topics. Bryan Driskell - A former college football coach, Bryan has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. Sean Stires - A long-time radio host in South Bend, Sean is the host of IB Nation Sports Talk and the play-by-play announcer for the Notre Dame Women’s Basketball team.

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IB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Weekend Recap 17.02.2026 52:16

Irish Breakdown discusses several Notre Dame and Olympic topics on today's show. Sean Stires and Vince DeDario cover a few Olympic topics first, including the US women's hockey coach, John Wroblewski, being a former Notre Dame player. They discuss Notre Dame football hiring a pair of new position coach assistants and CJ Carr's gift to his offensive line, ND men's and women's basketball and Marcus...

Breakout Player Predictions For Notre Dame Portal Players 16.02.2026 1:03:27

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion Bryan had discussing the Notre Dame portal class and predicts which players will have breakout seasons. 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...

Best of IB: Notre Dame Wide Receiver Group Has Loads Of Talent … And Questions 16.02.2026 1:14:22

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion Bryan and Trevor had debating the talent and potential in the Notre Dame wide receiver room, but potential doesn’t win games, production does. In part two of our WR preview we discuss each player, what is expected and what we need to see in 2026. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ J...

Best of IB: Notre Dame Wide Receiver Coach Mike Brown Faces A Crucial Season 16.02.2026 54:51

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion Bryan and Trevor had about part one of our 2026 Notre Dame wide receiver depth chart preview, we discussed the overall potential of the unit and the pressure that is on position coach Mike Brown. He has a talented room, but can he get the most out of the group? That’s an important key for the Irish in 2026. Shop for Irish Breakdown g...

Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part IV 14.02.2026 58:58

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...

Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part III 14.02.2026 1:06:14

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...

Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part II 14.02.2026 1:06:26

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...

Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part I 14.02.2026 1:05:43

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...

Rapid Fire: How The Big Ten's 24-Team CFP Proposal Would Benefit Notre Dame 14.02.2026 33:42

Irish Breakdown discusses the Big 10's latest College Football Playoff expansion proposal and how it would impact 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 latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irish...

IB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Football We In Or We Out 14.02.2026 49:56

Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and basketball and more. We also touch on some Olympic topics. 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...

Rapid Fire: Brady Quinn Talks Charlie Weis Jr And CFP TV Partners, Kirk Herbstreit On Power 4 Future 13.02.2026 44:38

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments by ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit on the possibility of Power 4 college football teams breaking away from the rest of the FBS, comments from Irish great Brady Quinn on LSU offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr and the possibility of TV networks besides ESPN broadcasting College Football Playoff games, if there's ever a commissioner of college footbal...

IB Nation Sportsbeat: What Changes Could Be In Store For College Football 13.02.2026 45:41

Irish Breakdown discusses possible changes on the horizon for college football in coming years. 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 th...

Notre Dame Daily Mailbag 12.02.2026 1:10:56

At the end of the most recent Irish Breakdown show Bryan answered questions about Notre Dame football, Irish recruiting and more from IB listeners and subscribers. 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 analys...

Fixing The College Football Scheduling Problem Means Bringing Back Divisions 12.02.2026 39:37

In part three of today’s show, IB talks about how fixing the scheduling problems and uneven schedules is about bringing back new-look divisions in each conference. 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 analys...

Breakout Player Predictions For Notre Dame Portal Players 12.02.2026 1:03:27

IB discusses the Notre Dame portal class and predicts which players will have breakout seasons. 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 th...

Notre Dame Players Get NFL Combine Invites, Mock Draft Updates 12.02.2026 31:58

IB talks about the Notre Dame players that got invites to the NFL Scouting Combine. The topic then turns to a recent NFL.com Mock Draft that has four Irish players going in the first two rounds. 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...

Rapid Fire: Notre Dame vs Villanova Basketball In Rome, Notre Dame Football's Next All-American 12.02.2026 41:02

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on Notre Dame men's and women's basketball opening next basketball season in Rome against Villanova, besides CJ Carr and Leonard Moore what Irish football players have the best chance to be All-Americans in 2026, thoughts on North Dakota State going from FCS to FBS in 2026, the NFL is selling a field level NFL Draft Combine experience for a lofty price,...

Should The Blue-Gold Game Continue: Notre Dame Football Mailbag 12.02.2026 53:28

Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and more on today's show, including the Blue - Gold spring game format and if the Irish should continue playing 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 l...

Notre Dame Wide Receiver Group Has Loads Of Talent … And Questions 11.02.2026 1:14:22

There’s no debating the talent and potential in the Notre Dame wide receiver room, but potential doesn’t win games, production does. In part two of our WR preview we discuss each player, what is expected and what we need to see in 2026. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdow...

Notre Dame Wide Receiver Coach Mike Brown Faces A Crucial Season 11.02.2026 54:51

In part one of our 2026 Notre Dame wide receiver depth chart preview, we discuss the overall potential of the unit and the pressure that is on position coach Mike Brown. He has a talented room, but can he get the most out of the group? That’s an important key for the Irish in 2026. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premi...

Rapid Fire: Favorite Notre Dame Super Bowl Winners, Randy Moss Wants To Change Hall Of Fame Voting 11.02.2026 22:38

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Our three favorite Notre Dame football players who have won Super Bowls, would you rather watch a "boring" low scoring Super Bowl like this year's or a blowout like last year's Super Bowl, if someone offered you $10,000 or an all-expense paid trip to the Super Bowl which would you take, thoughts on defensive end Demarcus Lawrence winning a Super Bowl in...

IB Nation Sportsbeat: One Question For Each Member Of The Notre Dame Football Coaching Staff 11.02.2026 54:18

Irish Breakdown poses the top questions for each member of the Notre Dame football coaching staff on 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 Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.c...

Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part IV 10.02.2026 46:13

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....

Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part III 10.02.2026 59:58

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...

Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part II 10.02.2026 59:30

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...