Podcast
Irish Breakdown
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.
- Football chart
- #98
- Episodes
- 1,064
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 48 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 1 hour ago
Episodes
1,064 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 33 min
Notre Dame College Football Playoff Rankings Recap - Where Things Stand For The Irish
Show notes
The first College Football Playoff Rankings will be released tonight and IB is going to breakdown the rankings as soon as they are completely released. We'll discuss what it means for Notre Dame and give our overall analysis of this week's rankings.
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52 min
Notre Dame vs Miami Preview - A Look At The Hurricane Defense
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Bryan and Trevor examine a Miami defense that remains talented but looks considerably different from last season, relying more on discipline and speed than physical dominance. They break down the Hurricanes’ strong run defense, recent struggles against the pass, and the impact of injuries and inconsistency across the lineup, highlighting areas where Notre Dame’s offense can take advantage.
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41 min
Notre Dame vs Miami Preview - A Look At The Hurricane Offense
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Bryan and Trevor break down Miami’s high-powered offense, examining how the Hurricanes have consistently moved the ball through a combination of elite talent, strong coaching, and a balanced offensive approach. They take a closer look at Miami’s passing and running schemes, the playmakers surrounding quarterback Darian Mensah, including Malachi Toney and the talented backfield, and whether questions along the offensive line could give Notre Dame an opportunity.
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35 min
Notre Dame vs Miami Preview - Top Ranked Hurricanes Will Be A Challenge
Show notes
Bryan and Trevor preview Notre Dame’s primetime matchup with Miami, breaking down the Hurricanes’ rise under Mario Cristobal, the impact of their late transfer portal additions, and how their season has unfolded. They also examine what is at stake for Miami, including taking control of the rivalry, securing a playoff position, quieting schedule critics, and proving it can win anywhere against anyone.
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35 min
Notre Dame and Miami Ready For Another Epic Matchup
Show notes
Bryan and Trevor look ahead to the highly anticipated showdown between Notre Dame and Miami, exploring the history of one of college football’s most memorable rivalries and why this matchup has been circled for more than a year. They revisit the series history and discuss what is at stake for Notre Dame, including national respect, proving itself against top-10 competition, strengthening its playoff résumé, and building momentum for the final stretch of the season.
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49 min
Wrapping up the Navy Win And Breaking Down Irish Hoops
Show notes
Vince and Jesse break down the Irish win over Navy and what it means for Notre Dame moving forward. They also talk about Irish hoops in Rome and a college football roundup.
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1 hr 2 min
Upon Further Review vs Navy: Keys to Victory Revisited, Top Takeaways From the Win
Show notes
Bryan and Vince revisit their keys to victory against Navy, evaluating how well Notre Dame executed the game plan and which factors ultimately helped the Irish secure the win. They also discuss their biggest takeaways from the performance, highlighting areas of improvement, key developments, and what the victory means moving forward.
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55 min
Upon Further Review vs Navy: Top Players, Top Stats, Turning Points
Show notes
Bryan and Vince take a deeper look at Notre Dame’s victory over Navy, highlighting the top individual performances, most important statistics, and biggest turning points that shaped the game. They break down what stood out on both sides of the ball and identify the key factors behind the Irish pulling away from the Midshipmen.
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27 min
Notre Dame Postgame Show - Super Chats
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Bryan, Trevor, Andrew and Shaun answer fan questions and react to your Super Chats following Notre Dame’s 35-13 win over Navy. The crew dives into the biggest talking points from the game, shares their thoughts on the Irish performance and tackles the questions fans want answered most.
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1 hr
Notre Dame Postgame Show - Irish Defense Struggles Early vs Navy
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Bryan, Trevor, Andrew, and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s defensive performance against Navy, examining the early struggles that allowed the Midshipmen to find success. They discuss what went wrong, how the defense responded, and what the Irish need to clean up moving forward.
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1 hr 8 min
Notre Dame Postgame Show - Irish Offense Takes A Step Forward
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Bryan, Trevor, Andrew, and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s offensive performance, highlighting the improvements and positive developments that helped the Irish take a step forward. They discuss the biggest contributors, key plays, and what this performance could mean for the offense moving forward.
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22 min
Notre Dame Postgame Show - Irish Pull Away From Navy
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Bryan, Trevor, Andrew, and Shaun break down Notre Dame’s victory over Navy, discussing how the Irish pulled away and took control of the game. They recap the biggest performances, key moments, and takeaways from the win as Notre Dame continues its push toward the end of the season.
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48 min
IB Nation Sportsbeat Talks Notre Dame and Navy
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Vince and Jesse wrap up the week talking about Notre Dame and Navy. They dive into the over under game props for Saturday's game against the Midshipmen. Then they welcome Chuck Freeby from Sports Michiana to preview Friday's ISHAA football sectional games!
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1 hr 10 min
Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part V
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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 show.
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38 min
Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part IV
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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 show.
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53 min
Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part III
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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 show.
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54 min
Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part II
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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 show.
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47 min
Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part I
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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 show.
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43 min
Rapid Fire - World Series, Jaden Greathouse, NBA and More
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The IB Nation Sportstalk crew get into Rapid Fire in the second hour of the show. They discuss the production of Jaden Greathouse, Texas and the SEC, the World Series and the NBA.
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51 min
Notre Dame Football Mailbag With IB Nation Sportstalk
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The IB Nations Sportstalk crew answer questions from the people. They cover all things Notre Dame Football and college football. They even take a stab at the CFP bracket.
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