Talking Notre Dame, Playoff Predictions and 24-Team Playoff With Bill Bender

Notre Dame Opponent Preview: Wisconsin Badgers - Daily Mailbag

The IB team begin their Notre Dame opponent preview series with a deep dive into the Wisconsin Badgers, examining their 2025 season, the pressure facing head coach Luke Fickell, and expectations for 2026. We wrap up the episode by answering listener questions in the latest Notre Dame Daily Mailbag, covering a wide range of topics surrounding the Irish and the upcoming season. 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.

Biggest Potential Stumbling Blocks To A Notre Dame Championship

In this episode, the IB team examines the biggest obstacles that could stand between Notre Dame and a national championship in 2026. From a slim margin for error on the schedule and concerns about offensive consistency to questions surrounding the defense, injuries, and player development. We also discuss the reality that even if Notre Dame is excellent, another team may simply prove to be better when it matters most. 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.

Why Notre Dame Will Win A National Championship In 2026

In this episode, the IB team makes the case for why Notre Dame has all the ingredients needed to win a national championship in 2026. From an elite roster loaded with star power, a talented offensive line, and key transfer portal additions to a championship-caliber defense at every level, we break down why the Irish are built to make a title run. We also discuss the mindset of "leave no doubt" and why it could be the driving force behind a special season. 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.

Talking Notre Dame, Playoff Predictions and 24-Team Playoff With Bill Bender

In this episode, the IB team welcome college football analyst Bill Bender to break down his outlook for Notre Dame heading into the 2026 season, including where he believes the Irish fit among the sport’s top contenders. We also dive into his early College Football Playoff predictions and discuss the growing debate over expanding the postseason to a 24-team format. 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: Notre Dame - USC Future, Should The Irish Schedule UCLA, Biggest Irish Question

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: What's our confidence that Notre Dame and USC will play again by 2030, if USC stays off the schedule should the Irish look to UCLA, thoughts on an article that says how Notre Dame will replace the explosiveness of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price is the team's biggest question, we guess Penn State's Fan Duel over/under season win total, could Aaron Donald come out of retirement after the Rams traded for Myles Garrett, the NBA plans to use AI to quickly rule on out of bounds plays - should other leagues and sports follow suit? 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.