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Irish Breakdown

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Notre Dame
Notre Dame Football
CJ Carr
Offensive Line
College Football
NFL Draft
USC
Notre Dame Women's Basketball
College Football Playoff
Jeremiyah Love
Transfer Portal
Defensive Line
Marcus Freeman
Michigan
Secondary
Lou Holtz
NIL
Hannah Hidalgo
Big Ten
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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In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the current tiers of college football and debate what separates true national title contenders from teams still trying to break through. They def... more

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Pete Bevacqua’s recent comments about the future of college football and the expanded College Football Playoff, discussing why the changes could ... more

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing why the offensive staff enters the season with high expectations. The numbers in 2025 were impressive, but now the staff must prove they are amon... more

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing why 2026 is a defining season for Marcus Freeman and the future of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football. With a loaded roster, a hand-picked coachi... more

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Pete Bevacqua
Notre Dame Athletic Director
Notre Dame
Episode: Rapid Fire: Pete Bevacqua Comments On CFP Expansion And USC, Paul Finebaum Talks CFP
Leah Macy
Notre Dame Women's Basketball forward
Notre Dame
Episode: Interview With Notre Dame Women's Basketball Player Leah Macy
Bobby Hensley
Guest analyst contributing to the rapid fire segment and broader discussion
Episode: Rapid Fire: Notre Dame - USC Season Openers, Friday Nights Or Peacock Games, CFP Expansion
Vince D'Addario
Guest analyst contributing to the rapid fire segment and broader discussion
Episode: Rapid Fire: Notre Dame - USC Season Openers, Friday Nights Or Peacock Games, CFP Expansion
Scoot McGee
SMU alum and sports journalist referenced as a source in the show
24-7 Sports
Episode: Rapid Fire: A Notre Dame Peacock Road Game, Will SMU Invade ND Stadium, Mark Cuban's Mendoza Donation
CJ Carr
Notre Dame quarterback, discussed in interview segments
Notre Dame
Episode: IB Nation Sportsbeat: CJ Carr Talks Life After Jeremiyah Love And Jadarian Price, Revenge Tour And More
Aneyas Williams
Notre Dame safety featured in rapid-fire round
Notre Dame Football
Episode: Rapid Fire: Aneyas Wlliams, Is Brauntae Johnson Under The Radar, Curt Cignetti
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

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 States2 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 States2 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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    Cybersecurity Investigator
    United States4 months ago
  • Schedule

    IRISH

    Navy

    Penn state

    BYU

    Air Force

    Michigan

    Purdue

    Boston college

    Syracuse

    Stanford

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    rj64711229
    United States5 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 States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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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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#52
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#239
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#81
Canada/Sports/Football
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#25
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#42
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#51
New Zealand/Sports/Football

Talking Points

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Quarterback Champ Monds And Defensive End Aidan O'Neil Commit To Notre Dame
Q: What makes Aidan O'Neil a fit for Notre Dame's defensive end group this cycle?
O'Neil provides length, power, and a nonstop motor, aligning with Notre Dame's preference for a big, physical edge who can premiere a strong presence on the defensive line and complement the existing Dunham/Ebenezer duo.
Rapid Fire: Aneyas Wlliams, Is Brauntae Johnson Under The Radar, Curt Cignetti
Q: Do you buy or sell Brauntae Johnson as Notre Dame's most under-the-radar player?
The consensus leans toward buying Brauntae Johnson as a national under-the-radar name due to his game-changing plays and the potential for him to rise in prominence this season, though Drake Bowen is a close rival in perceived impact.
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.

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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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Recent guests on Irish Breakdown include:

1. Pete Bevacqua
2. Leah Macy
3. Bobby Hensley
4. Vince D'Addario
5. Scoot McGee
6. CJ Carr
7. Aneyas Williams
8. Mike Denbrock

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