Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & Basketball

Is CJ Carr truly a legitimate Heisman contender, which transfer portal additions and freshmen are poised for breakout seasons, and what is the most heartbreaking regular-season loss in Notre Dame football history? Tyler Wojciak breaks down whether Carr's Heisman hype is justified, debates Kenny Minchey's future, identifies the Irish newcomers most likely to make a major impact, and revisits Notre...

The countdown reaches its conclusion as Tyler Wojciak and Tim Murray from VSiN reveal the two Notre Dame football victories that meant the most to them as lifelong Fighting Irish fans, then react to memorable submissions from fans and friends of the show. In part two of this series, Tyler and Tim finish their personal top-five countdowns, debate what made these unforgettable wins so satisfying, an...

What are the most satisfying Notre Dame football victories of the past two decades? Tyler Wojciak is joined by Tim Murray of VSiN to each reveal their personal top five favorite Fighting Irish wins, looking back at unforgettable moments, iconic upsets, rivalry victories, College Football Playoff triumphs, and the games that defined them as Notre Dame fans. Tyler and Tim explain the criteria behind...

Who are the best players on Notre Dame's 2026 football roster? Tyler Wojciak ranks Notre Dame's top 10 players entering the season, breaking down future NFL stars, All-American candidates, breakout performers, and the biggest difference-makers expected to lead Notre Dame's College Football Playoff pursuit in 2026.   (0:00) - Intro (1:15) - Top 1-3 (11:23) - Top 4-6 (21:30) - Top 7-10   Follow Tyle...

College football could be on the verge of another massive shift as the SEC and Big Ten push new legislative recommendations tied to the Protect College Sports Act, while Notre Dame's 2026 outlook and the biggest games of the upcoming season are also on the table. Tyler Wojciak of Locked On Irish joins Spencer McLaughlin on Locked On College Football to break down Ross Dellenger's latest reporting...

Marcus Freeman recently said he wants to retire at Notre Dame. How much do you believe that is really the future for the Fighting Irish? Our number 3 player in Notre Dame history and the wildest college football stories we have heard!    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only...

The latest Notre Dame Football mailbag breaks down Trey Tagliaferri's shocking decommitment, the future of the Fighting Irish's 2028 quarterback recruiting, captain predictions, Kedren Young's recovery, wide receiver expectations, Shamrock Series uniforms, and much more. Tyler Wojciak explains what really happened with Tagliaferri before predicting this year's team captains, discusses the running...

Notre Dame recruiting is surging toward another elite class, and today's show breaks down whether the Fighting Irish can finish with the No. 1 recruiting class in America, evaluate five-star commits Albert Simien and Segun Alexander, analyze the remaining 2027 recruiting targets, and look ahead to the future of Notre Dame football recruiting. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Locked On recruiting expert...

The glowing reviews of CJ Carr at the Manning Passing Academy headline another massive offseason update as Notre Dame football continues to generate national buzz heading into the 2026 season. Tyler Wojciak reacts to McShay naming Carr the clear MVP of the Manning Passing Academy and explains why the praise goes far beyond arm talent. Then, Tyler shares the latest on several Irish players building...

Who is the most important player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defense after Leonard Moore? Our number 4 player in Irish history and one thing you would change about college football right now?    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our...

How can Notre Dame create the best game day atmosphere in college football? Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to reimagine every part of a Fighting Irish football Saturday, from the stadium experience and tailgating traditions to the NBC television broadcast. They discuss what Notre Dame should change inside Notre Dame Stadium, debate music, traditions and fan engagement, build the ultimate ta...

Notre Dame football added two cornerstone commitments as five-star offensive lineman Albert Simien and four-star quarterback Trey Tagliaferri joined the Irish, giving Marcus Freeman another major recruiting victory and strengthening one of the nation's top 2027 and 2028 classes. Tyler Wojciak breaks down how Notre Dame beat out SEC powers for Simien, why Tagliaferri is such an important addition t...

College football's new eligibility rules could dramatically impact Notre Dame's roster for years to come, and today's mailbag breaks down the biggest winners, the Irish's highest-ceiling position group, future recruiting implications, and much more. Tyler Wojciak answers fan questions on which Notre Dame players could now stay an extra season, whether reclassified recruits are becoming a trend, th...

College football is entering a new era as the NCAA moves toward a simplified eligibility model that eliminates redshirts, restructures athlete eligibility, and could reshape roster management for years to come. On this episode, Locked On College Football host Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak to break down the new age-based eligibility proposal, discuss Marcus Free...

Notre Dame recruiting continues to surge as Marcus Freeman and Charlie Partridge land another elite defensive line prospect, position themselves for several more major commitments, and potentially benefit from a significant NCAA eligibility change. On this episode of Locked On Irish, Tyler Wojciak breaks down the commitment of Segun Alexander and what it means for Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting clas...

Notre Dame recruiting continues to gain momentum as the Irish land elite wide receiver Julius Jones Jr., secure a surprise commitment from rising 2028 safety Andre Jones, and position themselves to add even more top defensive talent in the coming weeks. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why Jones Jr. could be Notre Dame's best wide receiver commitment in more than a decade, explains what Andre Jones bring...

Notre Dame recruiting is entering a critical stretch as the Irish look to close on several elite 2027 targets following a massive official visit weekend, including 5-star offensive lineman Albert Simien, top defensive line prospects Brayden Parks and Segun Alexander, and wide receiver Julius Jones Jr. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Brian Smith from The Portal for a crossover episode to break down wher...

Who is the most important player on the Notre Dame offense after CJ Carr? Aneyas Williams at the top of that list? Our number 5 player in Notre Dame history, and evaluating the first 4 years of Marcus Freeman tenure with the Irish.    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Dis...

Notre Dame recruiting, NIL strategy, wide receiver recruiting, Charles Jagusah’s recovery, roster building, transfer portal evaluations, and the biggest Notre Dame haters of all time headline another loaded Irish mailbag. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why recruiting ultimatums seem to work against Notre Dame more often than in its favor, evaluates the importance of Quincy Porter and Ian Premer to the...

Notre Dame's recruiting board is shifting rapidly as the Irish battle for elite prospects like Kaden Henderson, Albert Simien, Brayden Parks, Julius Jones Jr. and several other top targets heading into another massive official visit weekend. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Irish Illustrated recruiting analyst Eric Thomas to break down the latest on Henderson's recruitment, where things stand with Simie...

Notre Dame football recruiting is making headlines again as Marcus Freeman lands elite 5-star EDGE Abraham Sesay, while 5-star linebacker Kaden Henderson appears to be trending away from the Irish in one of the biggest recruiting twists of the summer. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why Sesay was a must-get prospect for the 2027 recruiting class, examines which top targets could be next to commit includ...

Who are the best coaches in college football entering the 2026 season? Marcus Freeman, Kirby Smart, Ryan Day, Dan Lanning, Curt Cignetti, Steve Sarkisian, Kalen DeBoer, Dabo Swinney, Mike Elko and Mario Cristobal are all discussed as Locked On celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a special college football coaching rankings debate. Tyler Wojciak joins Locked On College Football host Spencer McL...

Notre Dame recruiting is heating up as the Irish battle for elite prospects including Abraham Sesay, Brayden Parks, Kaden Henderson, Albert Simien, Julius Jones Jr., Greedy James and several other top targets following the first major official visit weekend of the summer and heading into another loaded weekend in South Bend. Notre Dame alum and Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak is joined by Rival...

We know the Notre Dame Fighting Irish schedule is not that challenging, but which opponent is a potential trap game for CJ Carr and Marcus Freeman? Manti Te'o comes in at number 6 in our top 10 countdown and if USC won't come back to the table, who should Notre Dame target for a new rivalry?    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everyday...

Notre Dame football recruiting may have taken a major step toward another top-five recruiting class after a massive official visit weekend that generated significant momentum with elite targets Brayden Parks, Abraham Sesay, Roman Igwebuike, Kaden Henderson, Greedy James, and others, while Marcus Freeman and the Irish coaching staff continue to battle Oregon, LSU, Texas A&M, Georgia, Tennessee, and...