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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 examines whether the hype surrounding CJ Carr is justified, breaking down his talent, potential, and the areas he must improve to become the centerpiece of Notre Dame's offense. The team also sets realistic expectations by discussing Carr's floor and ceiling for the 2026 season.
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The IB team previews Notre Dame's final major recruiting weekend of the summer, highlighting key commits and top uncommitted targets set to visit campus. The team examines where the Irish stand with standout prospects Julius Jones Jr., Albert Simien, and Segun Alexander as recruiting season reaches a pivotal stage.
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Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires to talk the latest Notre Dame football recruiting news. They update the latest information on Kaden Henderson, who's the No. 1 ranked linebacker in the 2027 class. They also discuss Abraham Sesay's commitment and information on Roman Igwebuike, Julius Jones Jr, Albert Simien, Segun Alexander, Brayden Parks, Tyler Alexander and more.
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Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on an ESPN wide receiver ranking that doesn't include any Notre Dame receivers, combining Notre Dame and your favorite NFL team what would constitute a successful football season when all is said and done, would you rather be soccer player Lionel Messi or quarterback Eli Manning, quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Trevor Lawrence both attended former Irish offensive lineman Robert Hainsey's wedding in South Bend - which of their careers would you rather have, thoughts on the importance of the cover of Sports Illustrated.
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The IB team previews Michigan State as the Pat Fitzgerald era begins, breaking down the Spartans' offseason changes, strengths, and biggest concerns. A key question for 2026 is whether Michigan State can get consistent quarterback play to maximize its potential.
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The IB team ranks 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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The IB team ranks the top offenses Notre Dame will face in 2026, evaluating each unit based on coaching, talent, depth, and production. Miami and SMU headline a schedule that features several challenging attacks.
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Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Which players besides CJ Carr and the offensive line will be the most impactful for Notre Dame this season, is Marcus Freeman more likely than Dan Lanning to be the next college football coach to win his first national championship, we rank the five coaches other than Freeman who have the best chance to win a title, thoughts on Chicago's Pete Crow-Armstrong hitting for the cycle and then getting picked off, thoughts on Knicks' star Jalen Brunson being one of 15 players to ever win championships at the high school, college and NBA levels, what's the most you would spend for a ticket to any sporting event?
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Irish Breakdown ranks Notre Dame's top defensive players in five tiers.
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