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Rapid Fire topics include:

* Over/Under 1,200 rushing yards for Audric Estime at the end of the regular season?

* Notre Dame is a 20.5 point favorite against Pitt this week. How comfortable are you in that line for the Irish?

* Thoughts from Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry coaching his son Braeden for the first time this season.

* Brady Quinn has some interesting thoughts on Deion Sanders and Colorado's potential bowl eligibility. 

* Pat McAfee says he may not return to ESPN's College GameDay next year. We discuss his fit on the show and his show's fit on ESPN.

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After breaking down the keys to victory for Notre Dame over Pitt and making our score predictions we answered questions from IB subscribers and listeners.

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We spent all week breaking down the matchup between Notre Dame and Pitt. Now it's time for us to make our predictions for the final score, who will get game balls and top storylines.

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Irish Breakdown dives into the keys to success for the Notre Dame defense in their matchup against the Pitt Panthers. The Irish should be able to dominate the Pitt offense, which has struggled all season.

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Irish Breakdown dives into the keys to success for the Notre Dame offense in their matchup against the Pitt Panthers. Pitt has a quality defense, but it's a matchup Notre Dame has a chance to play well in, assuming they can execute in these key areas.

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Rapid Fire topics include:

* Irish defensive coordinator Al Golden says freshman linebacker Drayk Bowen is "getting close". Should he see more action down the stretch?

* With four games to go, Notre Dame has decisions to make with freshmen Boubacar Traore, Jaiden Ausberry and Jordan Faison on whether or not to redshirt them this season. 

* Is the Heisman Trophy as prestigious now as it once was?

* Who are our top 3 Heisman candidates?

* We discuss an interesting Tweet from former Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis about his son. 

* What's your interest in an Arizona Diamondbacks - Texas Rangers World Series?

* Should reporters be required to sit in the stands with fans once a year?

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It's midweek mailbag day with IB Nation Sports Talk and Sean Stires and Vince DeDario are answering questions about Notre Dame football and more. Some of today's topics include:

* Have Notre Dame coaches given up on Tobias Merriweather?

* Who is an NFL comp for Merriweather?

* What's the best case quarterback scenario for Notre Dame in 2024?

* Thoughts on Notre Dame men's and women's basketball in the upcoming season.

* Would you rather see Notre Dame play Michigan or Michigan State more often?

* Will any Irish players sit out if Notre Dame makes a New Year's 6 bowl?

* Who replaces Matt Balis?

* Does Notre Dame have any shot at the College Football Playoff?

* Could Clemson leave the ACC?

* How would you punish Michigan for its sign stealing?

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A look at a Notre Dame coach, three Notre Dame players and two position groups that need to step up and play - or coach - well against Pitt.

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Notre Dame's success this season has been largely fueled by it defense, while the Pitt offense has been a primary reason for their season long struggles. The Notre Dame dominates Pitt in every major statistical category, and they should dominate on the field as well.

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Pitt might not be very good as a time at just 2-5, but the Panther defense is still good, and its especially well coached. That shouldn't keep the Notre Dame offense from thriving, assuming the unit can get its pass game back on track.

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