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Irish Breakdown

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Notre Dame
Notre Dame Football
CJ Carr
College Football
NFL Draft
Offensive Line
Marcus Freeman
Jeremiyah Love
Defensive Line
Transfer Portal
Notre Dame Women's Basketball
Hannah Hidalgo
College Football Playoff
Notre Dame Men's Basketball
Lou Holtz
USC
Michigan
Big Ten
NIL
Spring Practice

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 recent comments from Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney that were directed at Notre Dame as well as changes college football coaches want to make to the College Football Playoffs and season calendar.

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Irish Breakdown takes a look at Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class and what the next priorities are after landing four recent commitments. Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to take a look at the strengths of the current group of commits, who the next ... more

In part three of the State of the Union for the Notre Dame defensive end position, the IB team takes a look at recruiting for the position in the 2027 class.

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Irish Breakdown takes a deep dive into the defensive end group at Notre Dame. They wrap up the growth we saw this spring, what needs to happen moving forward for 2026 and then they dive into the future at the position. In part two they discuss the ne... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Denbrock
Notre Dame offensive coordinator, head coach of the offense for the Blue-Gold game
Notre Dame
Episode: IB Nation Sportsbeat: Mike Denbrock Talks Notre Dame Blue-Gold Offensive Perfromances
Charlie Partridge
Notre Dame defensive line coach
Notre Dame
Episode: IB Nation Sportsbeat: Charlie Partridge Talks Bryce Young, Rodney Dunham And More Notre Dame Defensive Linemen
Joe Rudolph
Notre Dame Offensive Line Coach
Notre Dame
Episode: IB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Offensive Line Coach Joe Rudolph Talks Will Black, Anthonie Knapp, Charles Jagusah
Kevin Corrigan
Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse head coach
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Interview With Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Corrigan
Tom Noy
South Bend Tribune writer who covers Notre Dame basketball
South Bend Tribune
Episode: Rapid Fire: The State Of Notre Dame Men's Basketball, Geno Auriemma's Tirade, Final Four
Isaiah Rogers
Talented running back prospect announcing commitment
Notre Dame football program
Episode: Best of IB: Talented Running Back Isaiah Rogers Commits To Notre Dame
Sean Stires
Sports broadcaster, host of IB Nation Sports Talk
Irish Breakdown / Budweiser's Weekday Sports Meet
Episode: IB Nation Sportsbeat: Hannah Hidalgo's Triple Double Leads Notre Dame Women's Basketball To Elite 8
Gino Guidugli
Notre Dame quarterbacks coach
Notre Dame
Episode: IB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Quarterback Coach Gino Guidugli Talks CJ Carr, Blake Hebert And Noah Grubbs
Rob Hunt
Director of Sports Medicine
Notre Dame
Episode: IB Nation Sportsbeat: Charles Jagusah Injury Update, Marcus Freeman Talks Backup Quarterback Battle, More Spring Thoughts

Hosts

Bryan Driskell
Co-host of the show and a former college football coach, Bryan has been providing analysis on Notre Dame football for over a decade.
Sean Stires
Co-host and longtime radio host in South Bend, also the play-by-play announcer for the Notre Dame Women's Basketball team.

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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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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    Cybersecurity Investigator
    United States3 months ago
  • Schedule

    IRISH

    Navy

    Penn state

    BYU

    Air Force

    Michigan

    Purdue

    Boston college

    Syracuse

    Stanford

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    rj64711229
    United States4 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 States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of analysis and insights into Notre Dame football that typically cannot be found elsewhere.
There are mixed reviews about the tone and opinions shared, with some finding the hosts occasionally overly critical or opinionated.
The audience enjoys the energetic discussions and camaraderie among the hosts, fostering a sense of community among Notre Dame fans.

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#55
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#220
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#58
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#15
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#40
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Talking Points

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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag - NFL Draft Edition
Q: From Salty, how predictive is winning the Heisman Trophy to being the number one NFL draft pick?
The Heisman tends to go to quarterbacks and is not a definitive predictor of a number one overall pick; past winners have often not gone number one, and the pick depends more on positional value and overall package than one individual trophy.
Notre Dame Recruiting Weekend Preview
Q: What defines moving the recruit needle in this weekend?
Moving the needle means being in a better place after the visit than before, and positioning yourself as the legitimate top choice for the recruit, ideally with a plan to finish strong and secure a commitment.
IB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Offensive Line Coach Joe Rudolph Talks Will Black, Anthonie Knapp, Charles Jagusah
Q: What prompted the move of Anthonie Knapp to guard and Will Black to left tackle this spring?
Rudolph explains that Knapp has embraced guard responsibilities and that Black has proven to be a capable, athletic left tackle; together they've shown strong chemistry and growth, making the move feel plausible and correct for the OL.
IB Nation Sportsbeat: Notre Dame Spring Football Mailbag
Q: Is Saturday a media allowed practice?
No, it's not a full practice; it's more of a limited, four-period type session rather than a full scrimmage. The next in-depth practice observation is April 18th, which is a Jersey Scrimmage.
Notre Dame Athletic Trainer Mike Bean Talks Inventing The Revolutionary TayCo Brace
Q: How has the TayCo brace evolved in its design and use?
We started with simple casts and handmade pieces, moving to laser-printed prototypes and progressively creating multiple versions for athletes, military, and civilians, while maintaining the core concept of enabling return to function and easier recovery.

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This podcast offers detailed analysis of the Notre Dame Football program, focusing on player performances, coaching strategies, and upcoming challenges. Notable episodes feature discussions on key players' prospects in the NFL Draft, insights from former coaches, and analyses of college football dynamics, particularly around Notre Dame's unique position as an independent school in the college football landscape. The hosts frequently blend sports analysis with personal anecdotes, lighthearted banter, and audience engagement, making it a vibrant platform for both dedicated fans and casual listeners interested in college football. The podcast also dives into women's basketball and various aspects of athletic culture associated with Notre Dame,... more

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Recent guests on Irish Breakdown include:

1. Mike Denbrock
2. Charlie Partridge
3. Joe Rudolph
4. Kevin Corrigan
5. Tom Noy
6. Isaiah Rogers
7. Sean Stires
8. Gino Guidugli

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