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

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish secured their first win of the 2025 college football season, running away from the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half to win 56-30. Tyler Wojciak provides his instant reaction to the win and breaks down the good, the bad, and what’s next for the Irish.   (0:00) - Intro (1:28) - The Good (12:56) - The Bad (23:47) - What’s Next for ND?   Follow Tyler on Twitter: htt...

Jadarian Price scores 4 TDs, Jeremiyah Loves runs for 166 and CJ Carr throws for 2 touchdowns as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish get their first win of the season and defeat Purdue 56-30!    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold an...

Notre Dame is set to host the Purdue Boilermakers tomorrow, and the Irish are still searching for their first win of the season. Tyler Wojciak dives into a loaded Friday Mailbag ahead of the matchup. Fans are voicing concerns about Chris Ash’s defense, Marcus Freeman’s decisions, and whether the culture is slipping after back-to-back heartbreakers. Tyler breaks down Freeman’s options with Ash, the...

Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak is joined by Allison Hayes, the host of ABC57 Kickoff, and two Notre Dame legends Allen Pinkett & Reggie Brooks to discuss the state of the Fighting Irish football program after the 0-2 start and preview the matchup against Purdue.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a...

Notre Dame’s defense under Chris Ash has stumbled out of the gate, and now the Irish are 0-2 with zero margin of error for the rest of the season if they want to return to the College Football Playoff. Tyler Wojciak is joined by former Notre Dame captain and NFL veteran, Matthias Farley, to break down what’s not working schematically, how the “front and coverage” must marry up, where communication...

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to host the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday, and the Irish are looking to secure their first win of the 2025 college football season. Tyler Wojciak previews the matchup by breaking down his scouting report of the Boilermakers, shares his keys to the game for Notre Dame, and reveals his predictions.   (0:00) - Intro (1:32) - What’s At Stake? (10:54) - Pur Off v...

Notre Dame’s 2025 season is off to a disastrous start, falling to 0-2 after a heartbreaking loss to Texas A&M. Tyler Wojciak and his good friend Luke Smith share their final thoughts on Notre Dame’s crushing home loss to the Aggies. They deliver an honest outlook on the Irish’s season, break down three key issues—including the defensive game plan under Chris Ash—and revisit the sting of another gu...

Notre Dame fell to Texas A&M 41-40 on Saturday night, and now the Fighting Irish are 0-2 to start the 2025 college football season. Tyler Wojciak shares his reactions and biggest takeaways from the game.   (0:00) - Intro (1:05) - Big Picture (12:06) - What Went Wrong (24:41) - What’s Next For ND?   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciak Follow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https:/...

An incredible back and forth game between Notre Dame & Texas A&M ends in a heartbreaking 41-40 loss. Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price & CJ Carr all played well but the defense couldn't stop a cold. Where do the Notre Dame Fighting Irish go from here?    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with...

Tyler Wojciak dives into another Friday Mailbag ahead of Notre Dame’s critical showdown with Texas A&M. Tyler answers fan-submitted questions about the Irish’s sense of urgency, Mike Denbrock’s offensive play-calling, CJ Carr’s rushing workload, and how Mike Elko and the Aggies might defend Jeremiyah Love. He also discusses Texas A&M’s traveling fan base, the impact of alcohol sales at Notre Dame...

Notre Dame football is set for a massive recruiting weekend as Marcus Freeman’s eighth-ranked Irish host No. 16 Texas A&M under the lights in South Bend. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recruiting analyst Eric Thomas from Irish Illustrated to break down why this weekend is crucial for Notre Dame’s future. They discuss the top visitors to watch, including legacy prospect Julius Jones Jr., the strategy b...

The No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to host the No. 16 Texas A&M Aggies in a huge showdown. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the Aggies’ offense, defense, and special teams, explains why this game feels like a must-win for Marcus Freeman’s squad, and gives his prediction for how it will play out in South Bend.   (0:00) - Intro (1:50) - What You Need To Know (11:13) - Scouting Report/Keys for ND (...

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman spoke to the media for the first time since the Irish’s disappointing loss to Miami, and he didn’t hold back. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Freeman’s biggest takeaways, from the emotional toll of the loss to how the Irish used the bye week to reset. Freeman detailed what went wrong against Miami, how the staff plans to get Jeremiyah Love and CJ Carr more involved,...

Notre Dame football is gearing up for a huge Week 3 showdown against Texas A&M, and Tyler Wojciak is joined by Texas A&M Beat Writer Carter Karels from GigEm247 to break down Saturday’s showdown between the Fighting Irish and Texas A&M. They discuss Mike Elko’s second year leading the Aggies, how QB Marcel Reed and the offense have evolved, whether the defensive front can reload after losing three...

Notre Dame fans have plenty of questions after the disappointing loss to Miami, and Tyler Wojciak attempts to answer them in another Friday Mailbag. Tyler breaks down the most pressing issues facing the Irish, including Mike Denbrock’s play calling, Marcus Freeman’s role in game management, and the underutilization of star running back Jeremiyah Love. Tyler also evaluates Christian Gray’s up-and-d...

Notre Dame’s season-opening loss to Miami raised more questions than answers, but what does it really mean for Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr, and the Irish moving forward? Tyler Wojciak breaks it all down with Irish Illustrated’s Tim O’Malley, covering Freeman’s track record after losses, CJ Carr’s debut under the lights, Notre Dame’s struggles on the offensive and defensive lines, and how the Irish can...

Notre Dame fell short in the season opener against Miami, but it wasn’t all bad. Tyler Wojciak is joined by longtime friend and former co-host Luke Smith for their traditional final thoughts segment. Luke was in the building and kicks things off with his “boots on the ground” report from Hard Rock Stadium. Then, they share three things they liked and three things they didn’t. They close with a qui...

Notre Dame’s comeback bid came up short against the Miami Hurricanes, and the Irish start the season 0-1. Tyler Wojciak reacts to the fallout from the loss, sorting through the hottest takes and strongest statements from fans and media. Are the Irish really doomed, or is this just noise? Tyler plays the game of overreaction, under reaction, or right on point to break down what the loss says about...

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish fell to the Miami Hurricanes 27-24 in the season opener of the 2025 college football season. Tyler Wojciak recaps the game and provides his instant reaction.   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciak Follow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrish Follow Locked On Irish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonirishpod/?hl...

College football is officially back, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will take on the Miami Hurricanes on Sunday Night in Hard Rock Stadium. Locked on Irish host Tyler Wojciak joins Locked on Canes host Alex Conno for this special crossover episode. Will C.J. Carr lead Notre Dame to victory, or can Carson Beck's arm propel Miami to an upset? They break down the quarterback battles, defensive ove...

Notre Dame football fans have questions, and host Tyler Wojciak has the answers in this week’s Friday Mailbag. With the Irish set to kick off the season against Miami, Tyler breaks down CJ Carr’s responsibilities at the line of scrimmage, which pass catcher could have a breakout game, and why the “middle 8” will be critical to Saturday’s matchup. He also discusses Notre Dame’s wide receiver rotati...

Notre Dame travels to Miami for a season-opening showdown with the Hurricanes, and Tyler Wojciak is joined by Miami insider Manny Navarro of The Athletic to preview the matchup. Manny shares what he’s most confident about with this Miami team, the biggest question marks, how important this night is for Mario Cristobal and his program, and what kind of environment Notre Dame fans can expect at Hard...

Notre Dame and Miami square off in one of the most anticipated season openers in college football. Tyler Wojciak previews the matchup from every angle: why this night means everything to Miami, how Notre Dame can crash the Hurricanes’ long-awaited party, full scouting reports on both sides of the ball, the keys on special teams, and his official prediction for Sunday night.   (0:00) - Intro (1:52)...

Notre Dame kicks off the 2025 college football season in less than a week, and the Irish will attempt to make it back to the National Championship. Tyler Wojciak of delivers a comprehensive preview of the 2025 season. He breaks down each game on the schedule, examining where the Irish face their toughest challenges and where they can build momentum, before sharing his official record prediction an...

It’s officially game week for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as they prepare to take on the Miami Hurricanes in the season opener of the 2025 college football season. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith for their 6th Annual Notre Dame Football Preseason Awards Show. From predicting Notre Dame’s 2025 MVP to handing out custom awards like the “Club Fever” Freshman of the Year and the “Brothers Bar...