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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 Wome... more

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Irish Breakdown discusses some of Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman's final public comments before Sunday's season opener against Wisconsin. Freeman discusses preparing to defend Wisconsin QB Colton Joseph, Christian Gray, Adon Shuler, Lou Holtz, ... more

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Greatest confidence going into Sunday's season opener against Wisconsin, how would you feel if CJ Carr passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns but the running game is held below 100 yards and the Irish still beat ... more

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: An idea for when to play future Shamrock Series games, reaction to comments from USC head coach Lincoln Riley on last week's low attendance, comments from Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock on his short ... more

Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football, including how the Irish offense might go about attacking Wisconsin's defense Sunday night in Green Bay.

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Recent Guests

Chuck Freebie
Guest from Sports Michiana joining to discuss high school football and related topics
Sports Michiana
Episode: Is This An All Or Nothing Season For Notre Dame Football
Peter Schrager
NFL analyst, guest discussing CJ Carr and Notre Dame prospects
ESPN/NFL media
Episode: Rapid Fire: Junior Tuihalamaka, Who'll Be Notre Dame QB2, Jaylen Sneed And Peter Schrager On CJ Carr
Angelo DiCarlo
Sports journalist from sportsmichiana.com
sportsmichiana.com
Episode: Notre Dame Football Has Questions At Running Back, Receiver, Offensive Line, And Tight End
Paul Finebaum
ESPN commentator and college football analyst
ESPN Get Up
Episode: Rapid Fire: NBC Notre Dame TV Crew, Wisconsin Open Practice Reports, Dusty Dvoracek And Paul Finebaum Talk Irish Title Chances
Dusty Dvoracek
Former NFL player and ESPN analyst
ESPN
Episode: Rapid Fire: NBC Notre Dame TV Crew, Wisconsin Open Practice Reports, Dusty Dvoracek And Paul Finebaum Talk Irish Title Chances
Amari Byles
Notre Dame Women's Basketball incoming freshman
Notre Dame
Episode: Amari Byles Talks Notre Dame Transition, Hannah Hidalgo, Kyrie Irving
Charlie Partridge
Notre Dame defensive line coach, discussed via interview clips
Notre Dame
Episode: Charlie Partridge Talks Keon Keeley, Armel Mukam, Bryce Young, More Notre Dame Defensive Line
Stephen A. Smith
Prominent sports journalist and ESPN analyst invited to speak to Notre Dame players
ESPN/Sports Media
Episode: Notre Dame Practice Report, Injury Updates, Stephen A Smith Speaks at ND
Curt Cignetti
Head coach referenced at Big Ten Media Days
Indiana University football program
Episode: Rapid Fire: Notre Dame Fall Camp Anticipation, 2025 Likes And Dislikes, Curt Cignetti's Latest

Hosts

Bryan Driskell
Host of Irish Breakdown show, senior analyst for Notre Dame football; long-time Notre Dame analyst and former coach.
Sean Stires
Host of IB Nation Sports Talk and Notre Dame play-by-play for Women's Basketball; recurring Notre Dame football analyst and broadcaster.
Bryan
Co-host of the podcast, Irish Breakdown team member; senior analyst and Notre Dame analyst.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Good podcast

    This is probably my favorite college football podcast. They dive into some of the more technical things about football instead of surface level stuff. This is a good podcast for fans that have a football background beyond just playing. Only downside is would say is Bryan sometimes dominates the conversations. But ultimately I respect everyone’s opinions on Notre dame topics here, even if I don’t agree with them.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    coachty22
    United States5 months ago
  • 1st❤️My Irish Women

    Our Great Coach, W/ Her Gorgeous Self Oh I’m Sorry I Meant Such A Smart Coach The Way She Gets Our Girls To Play Hard We Knew It Was Gonna Be A Hard Season Still She Got All & Everything Out Of Them NOW This Small Lil GIANT Of A Superhero Miss Hannah Grace Hidalgo Is Unbelievable THEN @ End Of Game/Loss Smiling Shaking Hands W/ UConn & A Moment W/ Coach-G.! OMG.! Kids & Fans @ Hm Watching, THIS Is How A TRUE SPORTSMAN Is To Always Act This Young Woman Maybe President 1-Day IDK What Her Beautiful... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    From Another Great Admirer
    United States5 months ago
  • Faith before football

    Ostermann is described as “a political scientist who studies state capacity, law and regulatory compliance,” but she has also placed much energy in recent years to promoting abortion and to denigrating those who oppose it. A mere listing of just some of her essays and op-eds—most written in collaboration with her one-time colleague Tamara Kay—published in the last five years gives a rather sickening sense of her views: “Medical fraud at crisis pregnancy centers should make us rethink policy”; “B... more

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  • Schedule

    IRISH

    Navy

    Penn state

    BYU

    Air Force

    Michigan

    Purdue

    Boston college

    Syracuse

    Stanford

    Apple Podcasts
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    rj64711229
    United States8 months ago
  • Opinionated but often wrong

    These guys are so convinced they are right about EVERYTHING. One guy was a low level D3 assistant and the other guy was a HS JV coach. This show opined that ND should move All American, Nagurski Award winning safety X Watts. back to WR. and Phil Jurkovec (BC & Pitt QB Wash out) should have been QB1 over Ian Book.

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    Steve 2288
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some criticism about ad load and show length at times.
Positive on guest variety and insider access, with occasional ads noted.
Fans appreciate the sourcing and practical coaching insights, with vibrant community engagement.
Listeners note strong, technical breakdowns; some feel certain hosts dominate discussions.
Great depth of Notre Dame football analysis and recruiting insight.

Chart Rankings

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#39
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#112
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#115
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Apple Podcasts
#222
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Apple Podcasts
#8
Hong Kong/Sports/Football
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#29
Austria/Sports/Football

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Notre Dame Football Has Questions At Running Back, Receiver, Offensive Line, And Tight End
Q: What are the expectations for the wide receiver room?
The group is highly talented and versatile, with Mylon Graham, Jordan Faison, and Jaden Greathouse (along with others like Elijah Burris, Micah Gilbert, and Bettis Jr.) expected to share significant targets. Production is emphasized over who starts, with the possibility of a platoon and multiple players making impact plays throughout the season.
Marcus Freeman Talks Teddy Jarrard, More Notre Dame Quarterbacks, Fall Training Camp
Q: Could Teddy Jarrard move up to the number two quarterback by midseason?
Freeman suggested it is possible but emphasized the speed of transition from high school to college; the pathway would depend on how quickly Jarrard can learn and adapt, with the ultimate goal of getting him up to speed and contributing when ready.
Marcus Freeman Talks Teddy Jarrard, More Notre Dame Quarterbacks, Fall Training Camp
Q: How will Marcus Freeman structure practice to develop the three other quarterbacks?
Freeman indicated they will intentionally allocate reps among the backups (Noah Grubbs, Blake Hebert, and Teddy Jarrard) and ensure they get game-plan related reps, with the understanding that the backup for week one may not be the same as week six, highlighting a season-long evaluation.
Notre Dame Great Chris Zorich Talks Marcus Freeman Impact, USC Rivalry, Brayden Parks, Shields Hall
Q: What stands out about Marcus Freeman's approach to building the program?
Zorich emphasizes Freeman's genuine care for players, accountability, and the way he engages with players from all roles, which he believes will drive the team's success and maintain a strong program culture.
Marcus Freeman Talks Charles Jagusah, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Backup Quarterback Competition And More
Q: What did Marcus Freeman say about the backup quarterback competition and how will the team approach naming a backup?
Freeman said a backup must be named by Week 1, but the identity may not be the same throughout the season; the team will continuously evaluate CJ Carr, Blake Hebert, Noah Grubbs, and Teddy Girard and adjust as needed.

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This show provides in-depth Notre Dame football analysis with a focus on on-field strategy, player development, and camp/news updates. Episodes routinely dissect position battles, depth charts, scheming, and coaching philosophy, often pairing technical football insight with behind-the-scenes team dynamics and facilities news. A standout trait is the blend of veteran coaches and former players offering granular game-action breakdowns, plus regular guest appearances from Notre Dame figures and campus-related coverage. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want detailed, football-nerd level evaluation, even beyond casual game recaps, and to brands seeking sponsorship aligned with college football deep-dives and Notre Dame coverage.

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2. Peter Schrager
3. Angelo DiCarlo
4. Paul Finebaum
5. Dusty Dvoracek
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7. Charlie Partridge
8. Stephen A. Smith

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