Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part II
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In this second part of the Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold episode, hosts Trevor and Brian dive deep into the 2026 season outlook for the Fighting Irish, analyzing everything from draft prospects and offensive line potential to team projections and player development. They express strong confidence in Notre Dame’s offensive line, particularly the right side with Will Black and Kirby Lambert, and believe the team will be more talented than in 2025, despite losing key players. The discussion shifts to Miami’s improvement under Darian Mensah and the evolution of Georgia’s offensive strategy under Shannon Dawson, with a critical look at how statistics like passing yards can be misleading without context. The hosts debate whether Notre Dame will cover the spread in all 12 regular-season games—skeptical—and assess the likelihood of CJ Carr winning the Heisman, with mixed views. They also reflect on the jersey scrimmage, with one host feeling it answered more questions than it raised, while the other remains cautious. A notable segment critiques Indiana’s defensive coordinator’s response to Ty Simpson’s pre-draft comments, calling it unnecessary and poorly timed. The episode closes with strong predictions for All-American honors, quarterback battles, and the importance of development over early assumptions.
Notre Dame’s offensive line, especially the right side with Will Black and Kirby Lambert, is poised to be elite in 2026.
CJ Carr has a strong chance to win the Heisman, but the team’s defense may not allow 14 points per game.
The jersey scrimmage answered more questions than it raised, particularly on offensive line cohesion and player development.
Ty Simpson’s comments about Indiana’s defense were poorly worded and unnecessary to respond to, especially after a 38-3 win.
The quarterback battle between Noah Grubbs, Teddy Gerrard, and Blake Hebert will be competitive, with Grubbs having a spring head start.
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Opening: Notre Dame's 2026 Outlook and Draft Projections
“I'd be a little disappointed if Will Black and Gerby Lambert don't end up as first round picks. I'll be honest. Yeah. I just think they're that kind of player.”
Miami’s 2026 Potential and Offensive Evolution
The hosts analyze Miami’s projected improvement in 2026, citing a more dynamic quarterback in Darian Mensah, a stronger receiving corps, and a more experienced offensive line. They debate whether the team will be better than last year despite losing key defensive players.
Debunking Misleading Statistics in Quarterback Evaluation
“3,800 yards in 16 games, Trev, means you're a top 35 quarterback. I think that fits right there into game manager. 100%. Yep, 100%.”
Heisman, Points Per Game, and Defensive Projections
“I'm going to sell the Heisman just because I don't know that Notre Dame's quarterback is going to get enough love and respect to win a Heisman.”
Jersey Scrimmage Reflections and Player Development
The hosts reflect on the jersey scrimmage, with one believing it answered more questions than it raised, while the other remains cautious. They discuss lingering questions about Aeneas Williams, Keedron Young, and Jason Onye, but agree on progress in offensive line cohesion.
“You just won the natty. Why are you still kind of acting like you're this poor picked on offended coach when you just won the natty?”
“3,800 yards in 16 games, Trev, means you're a top 35 quarterback. I think that fits right there into game manager. 100%. Yep, 100%.”
“I'd be a little disappointed if Will Black and Gerby Lambert don't end up as first round picks. I'll be honest. Yeah. I just think they're that kind of player.”
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Trevor
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Brian
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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CJ Carr
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Miami Hurricanes
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Will Black
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Kirby Lambert
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Noah Grubbs
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Teddy Gerrard
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Ty Simpson
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Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part I
Irish Breakdown • 59m • 3/31/2026
Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part II
Irish Breakdown • 32m • 3/31/2026
Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part III
Irish Breakdown • 1h 10m • 3/31/2026
Former Notre Dame Basketball Star Demetrius Jackson Faces Battery Charges, Final Four And ND Women's Hoops Thoughts
Irish Breakdown • 20m • 4/1/2026
IB Nation Sportsbeat: Brian Jean-Mary Talks Lou Holz Interview And Notre Dame Linebackers
Irish Breakdown • 32m • 4/1/2026
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