Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part III

In this third installment of the Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold series on the Irish Breakdown podcast, hosts Brian and Trev dive deep into a wide array of football topics, blending analysis, nostalgia, and playful debate. They begin by evaluating Notre Dame’s projected 2026 captains, praising the defensive picks while noting emerging offensive leaders like Sullivan Apshur and Ashton Craig. The conversation shifts to the team’s explosive running back depth, with both hosts agreeing that the current group—including Lathan Wisenton, Isaiah Rogers, and Jonas Walton—represents the fastest backfield in program history, though they caution that track speed doesn't always translate directly to game impact. They also assess key historical plays and drives, ultimately favoring Sam Hartman’s fourth-and-16 run against Duke and Ian Book’s pass to Avery Davis against Clemson as the most spectacular two-minute comebacks. Later segments cover recruiting trends, NFL production from top offensive line schools, and debates over legendary players like Mike Webster and Ed McCaffrey. The hosts also tackle hypotheticals on rule changes, uniform matchups, and team performance projections, including a skeptical take on Wisconsin’s 8-win potential and Notre Dame’s trap game concerns against Syracuse.