The IB team welcome college football analyst Bill Bender to break down his outlook for Notre Dame heading into the 2026 season

Why Notre Dame Will Win A National Championship In 2026

Irish Breakdown provides unmatched in-depth analysis of the Notre Dame Football program while also discussing hot college football topics.

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.