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 Women’s Basketball team.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 43:40
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We start with a couple listener questions on Notre Dame's ceiling this season and the hype for ND's game against BYU, comments from CJ Carr on…
Sep 29, 2026 · 50:39
Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on a handful of players and topics, including: wide receiver Quincy Porter undergoing season ending…
Sep 28, 2026 · 22:10
Bryan and Vince answer fan questions and react to your Super Chats following Notre Dame’s 49-10 victory over Purdue in Upon Further Review. The crew dives into the biggest…
Sep 28, 2026 · 55:18
Bryan and Vince revisit Notre Dame’s keys to victory in Upon Further Review, evaluating how the Irish executed their offensive and defensive game plans against Purdue. They also…
Sep 28, 2026 · 1:09:43
Bryan and Vince take an Upon Further Review look at Notre Dame’s win over Purdue, recapping the game while highlighting the top performers and game balls on offense, defense, and…
Sep 27, 2026 · 43:01
Bryan, Andrew and Shaun answer fan questions and react to your Super Chats following Notre Dame’s 49-10 victory over Purdue. The crew dives into the biggest talking points from…
Sep 27, 2026 · 56:53
Bryan, Andrew, and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s offensive performance against Purdue, highlighting the progress the Irish showed while also identifying areas where the unit…
Sep 27, 2026 · 56:35
Bryan, Andrew, and Shaun break down a dominant performance by the Notre Dame defense against Purdue, examining the game plan, play-calling, and overall execution that fueled the…
Sep 27, 2026 · 22:57
Bryan, Andrew, and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s dominant win over Purdue, as the Fighting Irish improve to 4-0, sharing their overall thoughts on the victory and what it means…
Sep 26, 2026 · 1:50:54
Irish Breakdown takes a look at Saturday's Notre Dame - Purdue football game. We start with our thoughts about what we think the Irish offense will look like and react to…
Sep 26, 2026 · 45:24
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: With Purdue wearing all-black on Saturday, should Notre Dame wear all-white uniforms? Marcus Freeman will be perfect in the month of September…
Sep 26, 2026 · 1:08:21
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part four of the…
Sep 25, 2026 · 51:53
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part three of the…
Sep 25, 2026 · 47:21
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part two of the…
Sep 25, 2026 · 50:25
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part one of the…
Sep 25, 2026 · 47:04
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Comments from Irish head coach Marcus Freeman on the future of the rivalry series with Purdue, what benefit does ND get from playing the…
Sep 25, 2026 · 47:33
Irish Breakdown has comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on safety Luke Talich missing this week's game against Purdue due to injury. He also discusses the…
Sep 24, 2026 · 27:16
Bryan and Shaun break down a huge weekend for Notre Dame opponents, with the Irish’s schedule foes entering the weekend with a combined 21-11 record against the nation. They…
Sep 24, 2026 · 50:42
Bryan and Shaun break down the Notre Dame vs. Purdue matchup, discussing the key game particulars, their predictions for how the game will unfold, and the players they expect to…
Sep 24, 2026 · 26:06
Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to discuss Notre Dame's recent success in football recruiting in North Carolina and why it matters. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online…
Sep 24, 2026 · 30:07
Irish Breakdown discusses some of the things we should learn about Notre Dame in this week's game against Purdue. We discuss both sides of the ball, the potential impact of Luke…
Sep 24, 2026 · 41:47
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: A reminder that the Notre Dame vs Purdue game Saturday will only be televised by the Peacock streaming platform, a national outlet called CJ…
Sep 24, 2026 · 37:04
Bryan and Shaun break down the keys to victory for Notre Dame on both sides of the ball against Purdue, focusing on the offense starting fast, playing aggressively, dominating…
Sep 23, 2026 · 28:21
Bryan and Shaun identify the Notre Dame game wreckers who could make a major impact against Purdue, focusing on the offensive line, quarterback play and a dynamic receiving…
Sep 23, 2026 · 38:29
Bryan and Shaun break down the key matchups that could shape Notre Dame’s matchup with Purdue, beginning with Jaden Greathouse and Mylan Graham going against nickel Smiley…
Sep 23, 2026 · 47:09
Bryan and Shaun break down what Notre Dame’s offense needs to do to get back on track, including establishing a clear identity built around CJ Carr and a talented group of…
Sep 23, 2026 · 30:48
Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Jesse Stires to discuss a handful of Fighting Irish football topics, including Marcus Freeman's sideline…
Sep 23, 2026 · 40:15
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert's big day against Michigan State and the impact it could have on the offense going forward,…
Sep 23, 2026 · 29:33
Irish Breakdown discusses where the Notre Dame offense could be headed as it looks to continue to improve its running game. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store:…
Sep 22, 2026 · 56:29
Bryan and Shaun take an in-depth look at the Purdue offense, which has been explosive through the first three games behind the outstanding play of Ryan Brown and several…
Sep 22, 2026 · 41:50
Bryan and Shaun preview Notre Dame’s rivalry matchup with Purdue, breaking down the game-day details, Barry Odom’s pressure to show progress, and the encouraging signs despite…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:31:13
Bryan and Shaun break down the biggest Week 3 storylines across college football, including Ole Miss’ statement win over LSU, Texas Tech’s gritty victory, the entertaining…
Sep 22, 2026 · 40:03
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to Marcus Freeman's comments on the failed punt fake against Michigan State as well as more Freeman comments on his reaction to the…
Sep 22, 2026 · 51:41
Irish Breakdown discusses some of Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman's latest comments, including the injury to Irish safety Luke Talich, an update on the recovery of Brauntae…
Sep 21, 2026 · 39:52
On Upon Further Review, Bryan and Vince revisit the keys to victory for Notre Dame, taking a closer look at the areas that ultimately made the difference in the game. They…
Sep 21, 2026 · 41:45
On Upon Further Review, Bryan and Vince break down Notre Dame’s victory over Michigan State by highlighting the top performers and most impressive statistics from the game. They…
Sep 21, 2026 · 26:49
On Upon Further Review, Bryan and Vince take a closer look at Notre Dame’s dominant victory over Michigan State, examining the overall performance of the Irish. Despite the…
Sep 20, 2026 · 25:04
Bryan, Vince, Andrew and Shaun answer fan questions and react to your Super Chats following Notre Dame’s 27-10 victory over Michigan State. The crew dives into the biggest…
Sep 20, 2026 · 57:21
Bryan, Vince, Andrew and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s 27-10 victory over Michigan State with a closer look at the Irish defense. The crew examines the biggest defensive…
Sep 20, 2026 · 1:05:44
Bryan, Vince, Andrew and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s 27-10 victory over Michigan State with a deep dive into the Irish offense. The crew examines the biggest offensive…
Sep 20, 2026 · 24:38
Bryan, Vince, Andrew and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s convincing win over Michigan State and take a step back to examine what the victory means for the Irish moving forward. The…
Sep 19, 2026 · 53:24
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part five of the…
Sep 19, 2026 · 45:47
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part four of the…
Sep 19, 2026 · 41:24
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Possible impact of rain/weather on Saturday's Notre Dame vs Michigan State game, the hosts of the Cover 3 Podcast had plenty of questionable…
Sep 19, 2026 · 38:18
Irish Breakdown takes a look at some of the top questions facing Notre Dame as they prepare to play Michigan State Saturday night, including the offensive line, running backs,…
Sep 18, 2026 · 53:18
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part three of the…
Sep 18, 2026 · 46:29
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part two of the…
Sep 18, 2026 · 51:01
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part one of the…
Sep 18, 2026 · 35:27
Today's Rapid Fire topics include reaction to comments from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on: Why CJ Carr isn't getting as much Heisman hype as others early in the…
Sep 18, 2026 · 50:11
Irish Breakdown debates how the rain in Saturday's forecast could impact Notre Dame's game against Michigan State as well as other Irish topics. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at…
Sep 17, 2026 · 42:39
Bryan and Trevor take a look around the country at Notre Dame’s upcoming and recent opponents, who have combined for an impressive 17-5 record against the nation so far this…
Sep 17, 2026 · 34:34
Bryan and Trevor make their final Notre Dame vs. Michigan State predictions, breaking down how they expect the game to play out and what they’ll be watching for when the Irish…
Sep 17, 2026 · 30:17
Irish Breakdown reacts to comments from Notre Dame running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider on Jonaz Walton and Aneyas Williams and what the usage for those and other backs might be…
Sep 17, 2026 · 34:18
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame and Nebraska have announced a future home and home football series and they'll even play the games in late October in the middle of…
Sep 17, 2026 · 28:15
Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to discuss some of the top visitors at Notre Dame's win over Rice last week and for this week's prime time game against Michigan State. Shop for…
Sep 16, 2026 · 1:03:37
Bryan and Trevor break down a loaded Week 3 college football slate, previewing the biggest games and Top 25 matchups while highlighting underrated contests, potential upsets and…
Sep 16, 2026 · 33:27
Bryan and Trevor break down the keys Notre Dame must execute to beat Michigan State, focusing on fast starts, improved offensive line play, explosive plays and protecting the…
Sep 16, 2026 · 29:06
Bryan and Trevor identify the Notre Dame “Game Wreckers” who could make the biggest impact against Michigan State, highlighting key players on both sides of the ball. The guys…
Sep 16, 2026 · 32:04
Bryan and Trevor break down the key matchups that could decide Notre Dame’s battle with Michigan State, starting with the Irish offense against a tough Spartans defense. The guys…
Sep 16, 2026 · 20:17
Notre Dame and Nebraska are bringing back a classic college football matchup as the Irish announce a new home-and-home series with the Cornhuskers. Bryan and Trevor break down…
Sep 16, 2026 · 24:38
Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires and Jesse Stires to talk Notre Dame football. Zorich shares his thoughts on ND's win over Rice, the Irish…
Sep 16, 2026 · 32:01
Irish Breakdown discusses how the Notre Dame running game could improve and reacts to comments from Marcus Freeman on Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and the Irish linebacker rotation.…
Sep 16, 2026 · 37:06
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald says he would like to see his Spartans go back to playing Notre Dame yearly, after comments from Texas…
Sep 16, 2026 · 32:22
Bryan and Trevor break down the Michigan State defense Notre Dame will face, examining a unit that has been stout against the run and disruptive up front under defensive…
Sep 15, 2026 · 23:14
Bryan and Trevor break down the Michigan State offense and the physical challenge it presents for Notre Dame, starting with the Spartans’ massive offensive line and commitment to…
Sep 15, 2026 · 31:52
Bryan and Trevor preview Notre Dame’s rivalry matchup with Michigan State, breaking down the Spartans’ first two games under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald and what they’ve shown…
Sep 15, 2026 · 55:15
Bryan and Trevor break down a wild Week 2 across college football, examining the SEC’s strong weekend, the Big Ten’s struggles, the Big 12’s roller coaster results, the ACC’s…
Sep 15, 2026 · 52:09
Notre Dame's running game is off to a slow start to the season and we hear comments from head coach Marcus Freeman on improving as well as freshman running back Jonaz Walton, the…
Sep 15, 2026 · 37:53
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: The kickoff time and TV assignment was just announced for the Notre Dame-Purdue game on Sept. 26, thoughts on the Notre Dame/Michigan State…
Sep 14, 2026 · 36:21
In this edition of Upon Further Review, Bryan and Vince look at Notre Dame’s dominant 52-0 victory over Rice, recapping the game and handing out their offensive, defensive and…
Sep 13, 2026 · 56:58
Bryan, Vince, Shaun and Trevor wrap up their full postgame analysis of Notre Dame’s victory over Rice, taking a step back to discuss what the performance means for the Irish…
Sep 13, 2026 · 45:12
Bryan, Vince, Shaun and Trevor break down Notre Dame’s offensive performance against Rice, highlighted by CJ Carr’s efficient 16-of-20 passing performance for 253 yards and four…
Sep 13, 2026 · 48:56
Bryan, Vince, Shaun and Trevor give their immediate big-picture reactions to Notre Dame’s performance against Rice before diving deep into a dominant defensive showing that saw…
Sep 12, 2026 · 1:09:25
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part four of the…
Sep 11, 2026 · 43:54
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part three of the…
Sep 11, 2026 · 42:15
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part two of the…
Sep 11, 2026 · 51:14
Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part one of the…
Sep 11, 2026 · 47:23
Irish Breakdown discusses the potential impact of a short week on Notre Dame this week as well as offensive players who could emerge this season and more. We also open the show…
Sep 10, 2026 · 43:38
Ohio State and Texas square off in a massive early-season showdown with major implications for both programs, and we break down why this matchup matters and what is at stake for…
Sep 10, 2026 · 25:56
Oklahoma and Michigan meet in one of the biggest games of Week 2, with major stakes for both programs as they look to make an early statement in the season. Bill, Trevor and…
Sep 10, 2026 · 20:39
Arizona State and Texas A&M meet in a significant early-season matchup with plenty at stake for both programs, and we break down why this game matters and what each team needs to…
Sep 10, 2026 · 25:14
Notre Dame’s opponents enter Week 2 with an impressive 10-3 combined record, and we run through every matchup in chronological order while tracking how the Irish’s future…
Sep 10, 2026 · 31:03
Notre Dame gets set to take on Rice, and we break down our final thoughts on the matchup, what the game means for the Irish, and how we expect the game to unfold. We also make…
Sep 10, 2026 · 30:06
Irish Breakdown discusses Notre Dame's right guard time split between Sullivan Absher and Syles Prescod as well as Marcus Freeman's thoughts on left guard Anthonie Knapp. Shop…
Sep 10, 2026 · 37:14
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Is there reason for concern with Notre Dame's receivers after Sunday's win over Wisconsin, what are the most underrated aspects of ND's win…
Sep 10, 2026 · 25:54
Irish Breakdown takes a look at some of Notre Dame's top defensive priorities for the 2028 recruiting class. We also start with thoughts on 2027 quarterback commit Champ Monds'…
Sep 9, 2026 · 34:25
Notre Dame enters its matchup with Rice with four critical offensive keys, from starting fast and getting the passing game going to improving on third down and expanding the…
Sep 9, 2026 · 29:34
Notre Dame has several potential game wreckers who could make a major impact against Rice, with opportunities on both sides of the ball to take control of the matchup. We…
Sep 9, 2026 · 29:47
Notre Dame’s matchup with Rice features several intriguing individual battles that could shape the outcome, from the Irish offensive tackles facing Chibby Nwajuaku to Jordan…
Sep 9, 2026 · 35:08
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Marcus Freeman on CJ Carr and the Irish offense taking what the defense gives them vs dictating the offense, Irish…
Sep 9, 2026 · 33:29
Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman after Sunday's season opening win over Wisconsin. Freeman updates injuries to safety Brauntae Johnson…
Sep 9, 2026 · 22:07
Notre Dame great Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown to discuss Sunday's Irish win over Wisconsin. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store:…
Sep 9, 2026 · 39:45
Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Reaction to comments from Marcus Freeman on the balance between CJ Carr taking what the defense gives him and trying to push the ball downfield…
Sep 8, 2026 · 47:16
The IB team answers questions about Notre Dame football, Irish recruiting and college football in the latest installment of the Daily Mailbag. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at…
Sep 8, 2026 · 50:07
The IB team answers questions about Notre Dame football, Irish recruiting and college football in the latest installment of the Daily Mailbag. this part one for today. Shop for…
Sep 8, 2026 · 22:02
Notre Dame faces a unique challenge against Rice, as the Owls bring an unconventional offense, a massive offensive line and a deep running back room into South Bend. We break…
Sep 8, 2026 · 26:15
Notre Dame returns home for its first home game of the season as the Irish welcome the Rice Owls to South Bend, looking to build on their impressive win over Wisconsin. We…
Sep 8, 2026 · 55:30
Upon Further Review, we revisit the keys to victory for Notre Dame against Wisconsin and examine how the Irish ultimately executed those keys on their way to a dominant 41-13…
Sep 8, 2026 · 53:55
Notre Dame pulled away from Wisconsin 41-13 after a tight 13-10 first half, and we break down the key plays, players and adjustments that sparked the dominant second-half…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:00:45
We open the floor to Notre Dame fans with your Super Chat questions following the Irish’ dominant 41-13 victory over Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. We tackle your questions,…
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