Best of IB: Notre Dame Defense Ready For Breakouts In 2026

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame has a number of potential breakout players on defense, and how well they perform and step up will have a major impact on the Irish defense in 2026. IB breaks down the different levels of breaking out, and which Irish defenders fit that description. 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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.