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Irish Breakdown

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Notre Dame
Notre Dame Football
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
CJ Carr
Wisconsin
BYU Cougars Football
BYU Football
College Football Playoff
Navy Midshipmen Football
Marcus Freeman
Wisconsin Badgers
Chris Ash
Big Ten
Offensive Line
College Football
Football
Miami
Notre Dame Defense
Rice University
SEC

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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Vince, Bryan, Trevor, Shaun, and Andrew answer viewer questions and respond to Superchats following Notre Dame’s impressive victory over Miami. The crew discusses the biggest takeaways from the game, addresses fan reactions, and shares their thoughts... more

Vince, Bryan, Trevor, Shaun, and Andrew break down Notre Dame’s defensive performance in the victory over Miami, highlighting how the Irish responded with a much-improved effort against the nation’s top-ranked team. The crew examines the key players,... more

Vince, Bryan, Trevor, Shaun, and Andrew break down Notre Dame’s offensive performance in its victory over Miami, examining how the Irish moved the ball, executed their game plan, and took control of the matchup. The crew highlights the key contributo... more

Vince, Bryan, Trevor, Shaun, and Andrew break down Notre Dame’s impressive victory over the nation’s top-ranked Miami Hurricanes, highlighting the performances and key moments that helped the Irish secure the win. The crew discusses what this result ... more

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Chuck Freeby
Sports Michiana broadcaster covering regional high school football
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Episode: IB Nation Sportsbeat Talks Notre Dame and Navy
Bryan Driskell
Former college football coach who has covered Notre Dame football for over a decade
Irish Breakdown
Episode: Notre Dame Football Preps For Navy
Chris Zorich
Notre Dame football great and former defensive lineman
Notre Dame
Episode: Chris Zorich Talks College Football Officiating, Notre Dame - Navy, Miami Prep
Bill Bender
College football writer
Episode: Indiana at Michigan Game Preview and Predictions
Bella Ragone
Notre Dame women's basketball freshman
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Bella Ragone Talks Knee Surgery Recovery, Preparing To Play For Notre Dame And More
Vince Daddario
Episode: Where Does Notre Dame Go From Here?
Cole Mabry
Former Fighting Irish offensive lineman
Notre Dame
Episode: Notre Dame Preps For Rice On A Short Week, Big ND-Wisconsin TV Ratings
1966 National Championship Team members
Members celebrating 60th anniversary
Notre Dame
Episode: Champ Monds Injury Thoughts, Notre Dame Football 2028 Defensive Recruiting Class Priorities
Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame head coach
Notre Dame
Episode: Rapid Fire: Marcus Freeman Talks CJ Carr Approach, Kyngtonn Viliamu-Asa, Rice Option Attack

Hosts

Bryan Driskell
Former college football coach who has covered Notre Dame football for over a decade
Trevor
Notre Dame football analyst
Vince D'Addario
Sports radio host covering Notre Dame athletics
Jesse Stires
Long-time South Bend radio host and Notre Dame women's basketball play-by-play announcer

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Long winded

    I like Rapid Fire but Bryan takes hours to rant with no interesting dialogue and minimal actual material. Sycophantic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RJT1996
    United States18 days ago
  • Clown host

    He is dumb as a rock

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    chuccccccccc
    Canada2 months ago
  • Very Weird Hosts

    Not sure that anyone actually listens to these guys, but I find it very off-putting that they didn’t even attend ND and have zero direct connection to the school. Strange!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    gangwoohoo
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States7 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 States7 months ago

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Notre Dame fans value the frequent team updates, recruiting discussion and broader college football context.
Some reviewers complain that advertising interrupts the content.
Views on the hosts' analysis are divided: supporters praise their knowledge, while critics question their accuracy and objectivity.
Some listeners say Bryan can dominate conversations, with criticism that discussions can become long or overly opinionated.
Listeners praise the detailed film and tactical analysis, especially compared with surface-level game coverage.

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#22
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#63
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#44
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#14
New Zealand/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#17
Netherlands/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#29
Spain/Sports/Football

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Notre Dame Football Preps For Navy
Q: Does Notre Dame fall into the trap of we're just going to do what we do and that's it?
Driskell hopes Notre Dame adjusts its offensive plan after recent struggles, particularly by reducing the number of pre-snap decisions placed on CJ Carr and letting Mike Denbrock direct the offense. He says Notre Dame has enough talent to score against Navy if it executes.
Notre Dame Football Preps For Navy
Q: What are the matchups that you're looking at from Navy's offense versus Notre Dame's defense?
Driskell identifies the coaching staff's preparation for the triple option as the central concern. Notre Dame's defenders need to play disciplined assignment football, limit explosive plays and avoid overcommitting to the ball.
Rapid Fire - World Series, Jaden Greathouse, NBA and More
Q: How would you design the optimal wide receiver rotation?
The hosts favor rotating players in and out during drives, using situational packages and giving additional receivers manageable routes, rather than substituting only by series.
Rapid Fire - World Series, Jaden Greathouse, NBA and More
Q: Does Marcus Freeman's public statement that Notre Dame will go for it on fourth down if it gets close enough affect how opposing defensive coordinators call third-down plays?
The hosts say defensive coordinators will still focus on preventing a first down, and that Mike Denbrock's goal is to get the first down rather than merely set up a short fourth-down attempt.
IB Nation Sportsbeat Talks Notre Dame and Navy
Q: Do you see that being the case on Friday, or this evening?
Chuck expects St. Joseph to be Northridge's strongest defensive opponent of the season, but says Northridge's versatile offense will force St. Joseph to choose between defending the pass and crowding the box against the run.

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What is Irish Breakdown about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Detailed analysis of Notre Dame football anchors a mix of game previews, postgame breakdowns, predictions, recruiting discussion and broader college football coverage. Bryan Driskell brings a coach's perspective to player performance, tactics and coaching decisions, while regular contributors including Trevor, Vince D'Addario and Jesse Stires add debate, listener Q&A and wider sports talk. Coverage often moves beyond scores to examine formations, assignments, play-calling and how specific matchups could shape a game. Some segments also touch on Notre Dame basketball, professional sports and regional high school football. The direct, opinionated approach is best suited to fans who want technical analysis and frequent updates rather than a br... more

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2. Bryan Driskell
3. Chris Zorich
4. Bill Bender
5. Bella Ragone
6. Vince Daddario
7. Cole Mabry
8. 1966 National Championship Team members

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