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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 shares plenty of thoughts on Notre Dame football training camp and depth chart questions on today's show.

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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
Chris Mad Dog Russo
ESPN First Take contributor, SiriusXM Radio host, sports media personality
ESPN / SiriusXM
Episode: Rapid Fire: Mad Dog Russo Rips Notre Dame's SoFi Sponsorship, What Would Be The Price For Notre Dame Stadium Naming Rights
Frank Karczewski
Head coach of the Adams-Eagles football team (South Bend)
Adams-Eagles
Episode: Marcus Freeman's Biggest Challenges To Lead Notre Dame Football To A National Title
Darieon Prescott
Notre Dame 2028 defensive recruit and 5-star edge rusher
Notre Dame
Episode: Comments From Darieon Prescott On Notre Dame Commitment, Why Bowl Games Are Like Prom
Aniyah Hardy
Notre Dame football player, transferred from Louisville
Notre Dame
Episode: Rapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Discusses Notre Dame Future, Steve Angeli On ND Trials And Tribulations, Pat Narduzzi
Anaya Hardy
Notre Dame Women's Basketball player transferring from Louisville
Notre Dame
Episode: Anaya Hardy Talks Hannah Hidalgo, Niele Ivey, Transferring To Notre Dame From Louisville
Vince Daddario
Notre Dame recruiting contributor
Irish Breakdown
Episode: Segun Alexander, Julius And Andre Jones And More Notre Dame Football Recruiting News
Greg McElroy
ESPN analyst and host of Always College Football show; Notre Dame media analyst in this segment
ESPN/Always College Football
Episode: Rapid Fire: Greg McElroy Talks Notre Dame Linebackers, Trey Mancini Comeback, An Irish CFP Dilemma
Matt Taylor
Indianapolis Colts radio play-by-play voice
Indianapolis Colts
Episode: The Media Personalities Notre Dame Football Fans Love To Hate

Hosts

Bryan Driskell
Co-host of Irish Breakdown analysis show; former college football coach; long-time Notre Dame football analyst
Sean Stires
Host of IB Nation Sports Talk and play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame Women's Basketball
Trevor Goosby
Co-host on Irish Breakdown podcast; Notre Dame football analysis and recruiting discussions

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 States4 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

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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 States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Reviews highlight deep, technical analysis and solid ND insight, with some criticism about ad load or bias from a single host.
Listeners praise the depth of football knowledge and recruiting insight, calling it the best ND coverage.
As a sponsor, the show's strong ND focus and engaging hosts suggest a loyal, highly engaged audience.

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#65
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#201
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#130
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#36
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#66
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#66
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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.
Niele Ivey Talks Hannah Hidalgo, Leah Macy, FIBA Gold, New Roster Additions
Q: Hannah Hidalgo's gonna be a senior this upcoming season, and she is going to join me right now to talk a little bit about, well, a little bit of everything.
The host sets up the interview with Hidalgo, leading into Ivey's insights on Hidalgo's development, leadership, and role on a deeper Notre Dame run.

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Feisty, data-driven breakdowns of Notre Dame football coupled with wide-ranging college football hot takes. Episodes routinely dive into player evaluations, recruiting momentum, offensive/defensive schematics, and coaching decisions, often comparing Notre Dame to national rivals. A standout is the granular film- and roster-analysis from former coaches and analysts, along with timely recruiting updates and NIL implications that appeal to serious football fans, analysts, and industry listeners who want more than surface-level commentary. The show also features long-form discussions on strategy and program-building, with occasional guest interviews that broaden the perspective beyond Notre Dame's campus headlines.

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1. Curt Cignetti
2. Chris Mad Dog Russo
3. Frank Karczewski
4. Darieon Prescott
5. Aniyah Hardy
6. Anaya Hardy
7. Vince Daddario
8. Greg McElroy

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