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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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The IB team breaks down how Notre Dame stacks up against the best teams in the SEC. We compare the Irish to Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Texas A&M and Oklahoma.
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Despite a strong season in 2025, the Notre Dame offense isn’t getting nearly as much hype as the defense. We discuss why that is and what expectations are for the offense in 2026.
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Notre Dame landed a commitment from 2027 defensive tackle Segun Alexander. The IB team breaks it all down, discussing back story, class impact and of course they dive into the film.
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Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Many fans don't like the idea of Stanford being Notre Dame's green game this season. Is it good that the Irish even have green games? What souvenir from the Irish sideline would you want when Notre Dame wins its next national championship? Thoughts on Dusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA after winning a national championship in May. Thoughts on the possibility of the College Football Playoff using a BCS-like computer formula rather than a committee to determine CFP rankings.
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Irish Breakdown compares how Notre Dame's oft criticized 2026 football schedule compares to several other College Football Playoff contending teams, including Indiana, Miami, Ohio State, Texas Tech and others.
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Notre Dame landed a huge commitment with elite receiver Julius Jones Jr. pledging to the Irish. Bryan Driskell breaks down what this means for the Irish.
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In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing and ranking the top Notre Dame defensive players from 2000-25, weighing talent, production, impact, and accolades. The countdown features stars across every level of the defense, with a very popular former Irish star earning the top spot.
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In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing and comparing Notre Dame to the Big 12's top programs—Texas Tech, BYU, and Arizona State—evaluating coaching, overall talent, and key position groups. The team highlights where the Irish hold advantages and how they measure up against the conference's current and future contenders.
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In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing and comparing Notre Dame to the ACC's top programs—Miami, SMU, and Clemson—by breaking down coaching, talent, and position groups on both sides of the ball. They evaluate where the Irish hold advantages, where they face challenges, and how they stack up against the conference's elite.
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In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Notre Dame's 2025 recruiting class, a group that faced heavy scrutiny despite being one of the nation's top-ranked classes. They examine which players are poised to contribute in 2026 and debates whether the class has lived up to expectations or risks being overtaken by the talented 2026 group.
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