Rapid Fire: More BYU On Notre Dame Football Schedules, LSU AD Slams Brian Kelly

The Irish Breakdown's rapid fire segment dives into several key college football topics, beginning with the major recruiting news of five-star Chicago defensive lineman David Fulmerun Show committing to Notre Dame, highlighting the program's strong 2027 class. Hosts Sean Styers and Vince D'Addario debate the long-term viability of extending the Notre Dame-BYU football series, with both expressing strong support for the matchup due to BYU’s competitive strength, shared values, and geographic appeal. They envision rotating the series with neutral-site Shamrock Series games in places like Las Vegas, San Francisco, or Phoenix. The conversation shifts to LSU Athletic Director Verge Osbury’s critical remarks about former LSU coach Brian Kelly, interpreted as a direct critique of Kelly’s lack of connection with fans, alumni, and boosters—traits the hosts contrast sharply with current Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman’s more accessible leadership style. The hosts reflect on how Kelly’s distant persona impacted player relationships, citing the silence from high-profile former players like the Kelsey brothers. The segment concludes with a series of 'We In, We Out' predictions, including optimism about Notre Dame’s 2026 team being deeper and more talented than the 2024 national runner-up squad, skepticism about Clemson’s Dabo Sweeney leaving after a 7-win season, and confidence that Notre Dame’s defensive line will exceed a six-to-seven-man rotation in 2026. The episode closes with lighthearted commentary on NFL schedule release videos, praising the Colts’ Simpsons parody and Kirk Cousins’ self-deprecating Stepbrothers skit.