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Virginia Added To 2027 Notre Dame Schedule, Our Irish Hits And Misses So Far This Season

Irish Breakdown — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:36:00 GMT

The show starts with the news that Virginia has been added to Notre Dame's 2027 football schedule and what the full schedule looks like now. We also discuss some hits and misses in our evaluations of the Irish after four games.

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Rapid Fire: Aneyas Williams/Sullivan Absher On Celebration Penalty, Joe Rudolph Talks Offensive Line, Rodney Dunham

Irish Breakdown — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Aneyas Williams and Sullivan Absher say it was the offensive line's idea for the touchdown celebration that Williams took the heat for against Michigan State, comments from offensive line coach Joe Rudolph on his unit, does Rodney Dunham need more playing time, thoughts on Notre Dame and Virginia playing in 2027, MLB Playoff thoughts and thoughts on the NBC/Peacock broadcasts of the games.

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Niele Ivey Talks Hannah Hidalgo, Rome Season Opener, Madison St. Rose, Challenging Schedule

Irish Breakdown — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Notre Dame women's basketball coach Niele Ivey joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires to discuss several topics ahead of the upcoming season. They discuss the Nov. 1 season opener in Rome, the challenging schedule her team faces, star point guard Hannah Hidalgo, transfer portal addition Madison St. Rose and more.

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North Carolina Insider Preview With Isaac Schade

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Tyler Wojciak of Locked On Irish joins Isaac Schade of Locked On Tar Heels for a full Notre Dame vs. North Carolina crossover preview ahead of Saturday’s matchup in Chapel Hill. Isaac and Tyler begin with the Notre Dame side, breaking down the Irish’s hot start, why CJ Carr and a dominant defense have Notre Dame looking like a national championship contender, and where things stand in the running back room. Then, they turn to North Carolina and discuss Billy Edwards Jr., the Tar Heels’ offensive weapons, whether the offensive line can withstand Notre Dame’s defensive front, Xavier Lewis’ breakout season and what to expect from the UNC defense. Finally, Tyler and Isaac identify the battles in the trenches as their most important matchups, explain why Notre Dame’s offensive line has an opportunity to prove it can reach another level, and reveal their final score predictions.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:09) - Why Notre Dame Is a Championship Contender

(10:59) - Breaking Down North Carolina

(23:01) - Key Matchups & Predictions

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Keys to Victory For Notre Dame vs North Carolina

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Bryan breaks down the keys to victory for Notre Dame against North Carolina, examining five critical factors for both the Irish offense and defense. From starting fast, winning up front and creating favorable matchups to dominating the middle of the field, limiting explosive plays and containing Jelani Thurman, he outlines what Notre Dame needs to do to come away with the win.

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Notre Dame Game Wreckers Set To Dominate North Carolina

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Bryan identifies the Notre Dame players who could make the biggest impact, spotlighting potential game wreckers on both sides of the ball. The discussion focuses on Will Black, Guerby Lambert, Cooper Flanagan and the Irish receiving corps on offense, along with Adon Shuler, Francis Brewu and DJ McKinney on defense.

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Notre Dame vs North Carolina - Matchups That Matter

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Bryan breaks down the key matchups that could determine Notre Dame’s showdown with North Carolina, including the Irish offensive line against UNC’s front, CJ Carr and the passing game, and the battle between Notre Dame’s defensive front and the Tar Heels’ offensive line. He also looks at the coaching matchup between Mike Denbrock and Bill Belichick, the importance of Jelani Thurman, and how Notre Dame’s playmakers can take advantage of the Tar Heels’ weaknesses.

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Chris Zorich Talks CJ Carr Mentality, Marcus Freeman, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Defensive Line Dominance

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:35:00 GMT

Chris Zorich joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires for his weekly segment talking Notre Dame football. Zorich discusses the impact of the defensive line, Charlie Partridge's read scheme, Marcus Freeman keeping the Irish ship steady, the impact of CJ Carr's emotion and touchdown run against Purdue and more.

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Marcus Freeman Talks Notre Dame Running Game Evolution, Running Back Rotation

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Irish Breakdown has comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on the progress of the Notre Dame run game this season and the running back rotation. We discuss and debate what it all could mean.

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Rapid Fire: Chris Ash, Bryce Young/Boubacar Traore Sacks, Mylan Graham, Bear/Eagles, MLB Playoffs

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash, how many sacks will Irish defensive ends Bryce Young and Boubacar Traore combine for this season, thoughts on the prospects for receiver Mylan Graham this season, the Bears beat the Eagles thanks to third string quarterback Case Keenum outplaying Jalen Hurts, MLB Wildcard Playoffs are underway, the Mariners made manager Dan Wilson hold a press conference to announce his own firing, Ian Happ bought Cubs fans in the bleachers some beers.

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Notre Dame vs. North Carolina Preview

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Tyler Wojciak, host of Locked On Irish, previews Notre Dame’s road matchup against Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels in Chapel Hill. Tyler starts by setting the stage at Kenan Memorial Stadium, looking back at the recent history between Notre Dame and UNC and explaining what this first ACC matchup of the season means for the Irish. Then, he breaks down Bobby Petrino’s North Carolina offense, Billy Edwards Jr., Jordan Shipp and the challenge of moving the ball against a dominant Notre Dame defense before flipping to the other side and examining a talented Tar Heels defense led by breakout defensive tackle Xavier Lewis. Tyler explains the keys for CJ Carr, Notre Dame’s offensive line and the Irish running backs, evaluates the special teams matchup, and closes with his final score prediction and players to watch as Notre Dame looks to remain undefeated.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:10) - Setting the State & What’s at Stake?

(11:12) - Scouting the Tar Heels

(28:30) - Special Teams & Predictions

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Pod Like A Champion: REACTION to latest Notre Dame news, North Carolina matchup, MORE

Blue & Gold Illustrated — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:24:14 GMT

Notre Dame Daily Mailbag

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The IB team answers questions about Notre Dame football, Irish recruiting and college football in the latest installment of the Daily Mailbag.

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Notre Dame vs Opponent Preview - A Look At The Tar Heels

Irish Breakdown — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Bryan and Shaun take an in-depth look at the North Carolina Tar Heels, breaking down their offense, defense, statistics, and the players Notre Dame will need to know heading into Saturday’s matchup. The discussion focuses on UNC’s talented pass catchers and backfield, a legitimate defensive line and athletic secondary, along with the biggest concerns Notre Dame could look to exploit.

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Notre Dame vs North Carolina Preview - Irish Face Tough Test vs Tar Heels

Irish Breakdown — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:45:00 GMT

Notre Dame heads to Chapel Hill for a matchup with Bill Belichick and North Carolina, as the Irish look to earn another P4 victory and put together their first complete game of the season. Bryan and Shaun examine what’s at stake for both teams, the Tar Heels’ progress under Belichick, their strengths and weaknesses, and why UNC could provide Notre Dame with a tougher test than the records suggest.

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College Football Roundup - Week 4 Upsets Shake Things Up

Irish Breakdown — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:40:00 GMT

Week 4 delivered plenty of surprises as Tennessee and Texas battled in the Game of the Week, Florida made a statement against Ole Miss, and Alabama’s offense continued to impress despite defensive concerns. Bryan and Shaun break down the biggest storylines around the country, including Oregon-UCLA, Wisconsin and Iowa’s comebacks, Oklahoma State’s turnaround, Indiana’s struggles, and whether Mississippi State and UCLA are for real.

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Rapid Fire: Notre Dame Ceiling, BYU Hype, Aneyas Williams, The Shame Of Lincoln Riley

Irish Breakdown — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We start with a couple listener questions on Notre Dame's ceiling this season and the hype for ND's game against BYU, comments from CJ Carr on what he said to the Purdue cornerback who shoved him to the ground when he lined up as a receiver in Wildcat formation, thoughts on running back Aneyas Williams' day against Purdue, and thoughts on the hit and conduct by USC's Desmon Stephens against Oregon QB Dante Moore.

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Marcus Freeman Talks Quincy Porter Surgery, Joey O'Brien, CJ Carr

Irish Breakdown — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Irish Breakdown discusses comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on a handful of players and topics, including: wide receiver Quincy Porter undergoing season ending surgery, the play of his defensive line in Saturday's win over Purdue, freshman safety Joey O'Brien's play in his first start, quarterback CJ Carr's ability to help avoid sacks and more.

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Final Thoughts on Notre Dame's Win Over Purdue with Luke Smith

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Tyler Wojciak, host of Locked On Irish, is joined by Luke Smith of ‘Saturday in the Stands’ to put a bow on Notre Dame’s dominant 49-10 victory over Purdue. They start with boots-on-the-ground reports from West Lafayette before diving into the biggest things they liked from the win, including Aneyas Williams’ bounce-back performance, Micah Gilbert’s continued emergence, Notre Dame’s impressive defensive tackle depth, DJ McKinney’s lockdown coverage and the tight ends finally getting involved in the passing game. Then, Tyler and Luke turn to what they didn’t like, including Notre Dame’s concerning return on its offensive transfer portal additions, missed opportunities against Purdue’s defense, garbage-time points and the limited role for freshman Bubba Frazier.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:20) - Boots on the Ground Reports from West Lafayette

(10:01) - What We Liked

(24:20) - What Needs Improved

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Notes on a Scandal: Bill Belichick's North Carolina

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT

Jessica Smetana joins for a deep dive into how Bill Belichick arrived as North Carolina's football coach and what's gone down there since he arrived in Chapel Hill. The dueling coaching searches, rifts between Tar Heel power brokers, an inexperienced staff, a nightmare start to his first season, Mike Lombardi's presence, resignations and so much more.

ESPN: How North Carolina football landed a coaching legend in Bill Belichick

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Post Purdue Power Hour 9-28-26

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:23:04 GMT

In this episode we discuss ND's win over Purdue. What stood out in a positive way? How good is this defense? What were the issues offensively, and can they be fixed? Should there be any changes in personnel in the run game? Will things be fixed? We also discuss the big picture, and talk about North Carolina as well.

Instant Reaction: Quincy Porter Out for Season, CJ Carr’s Protection & Defensive Growth

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:47:55 GMT

Tyler Wojciak, host of Locked On Irish, reacts to everything Marcus Freeman had to say during his Monday press conference following Notre Dame’s win over Purdue. Tyler starts with the unfortunate news that transfer wide receiver Quincy Porter will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a setback that will require surgery, then breaks down Freeman’s comments on the continued improvement of Notre Dame’s running game and Jonaz Walton’s growing role. He also dives into Joey O’Brien earning the coaching staff’s trust, Luke Talich’s expected return against North Carolina, CJ Carr’s impressive ability to diagnose pressure and help Notre Dame avoid negative plays, Freeman’s increased confidence in the offense on fourth down, and how Chris Ash’s coverage and defensive front are working together to create opportunities for the Irish pass rush.

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Upon Further Review vs Purdue: Super Chats

Irish Breakdown — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:58:00 GMT

Bryan and Vince answer fan questions and react to your Super Chats following Notre Dame’s 49-10 victory over Purdue in Upon Further Review. 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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Upon Further Review vs Purdue: Keys to Victory Revisited, Top Takeaways From the Win

Irish Breakdown — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:05:00 GMT

Bryan and Vince revisit Notre Dame’s keys to victory in Upon Further Review, evaluating how the Irish executed their offensive and defensive game plans against Purdue. They also share their biggest takeaways from the win, discussing the team’s performance on both sides of the ball and highlighting what stood out most.

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Upon Further Review vs Purdue: Top Players, Top Stats, Turning Points

Irish Breakdown — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:53:00 GMT

Bryan and Vince take an Upon Further Review look at Notre Dame’s win over Purdue, recapping the game while highlighting the top performers and game balls on offense, defense, and special teams. They break down the most important stats and examine the key turning points, including the fake punt, a critical third-and-one stop, Williams’ touchdown run, and the fourth-and-one conversion.

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