new draft: 2026-06-17T21:17:44.532Z

new draft: 2026-06-17T21:17:44.532Z

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Notre Dame Opponent Preview - Michigan State

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. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Top 10 Notre Dame Defensive Players From 2000-25

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. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best Offenses That Notre Dame Will Face In 2026

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. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rapid Fire: Jordan Faison, Mylan Graham, Marcus Freeman's Chances To Win First Championship

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? Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter [https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.