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

Fall camp is in the rearview, and Tyler Wojciak reveals the final Top 5 Friday of the offseason. First, Tyler reacts to the SEC’s new 9-game conference schedule and explains what it means (or doesn’t mean) for Notre Dame’s independence, and shares his thoughts on the new football-specific Leprechaun logo. Then, Tyler breaks down the five players who made the biggest moves during Notre Dame’s prese...

Notre Dame has named CJ Carr as the starting quarterback over Kenny Minchey, and it’s one of the biggest decisions Marcus Freeman has made as head coach. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Irish Sports Daily’s Jamie Uyeyama to break down why the staff chose Carr, how the offense will look different with him at the helm, and what this means for Kenny Minchey going forward. Plus, Jamie shares his biggest ta...

Notre Dame football has made its biggest decision of the offseason: CJ Carr has been named the starting quarterback over Kenny Minchey. Tyler Wojciak breaks down how Marcus Freeman and the Irish coaching staff landed on Carr, why the decision caught many by surprise after reports throughout fall camp, and what this means for both Carr and Minchey moving forward. Plus, how Carr’s arm talent and foo...

Notre Dame is finished with fall camp and now they are gearing up for the season opener against the Miami Hurricanes. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Pete Sampson from The Athletic to preview the 2025 Notre Dame football season. They compare the current fan excitement level to past years, dive deep into the quarterback battle between Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr, and break down the six newly named captain...

Notre Dame is two weeks away from opening the season against Miami, and fall camp is winding down with no starting quarterback named. Tyler Wojciak breaks down everything from Sunday’s jersey scrimmage, including why the defense once again came out on top and where things stand in the QB battle. He also dives into the right guard competition, the latest buzz around Eli Raridon, and how the defense...

Notre Dame football’s 2026 recruiting class is sitting at 27 verbal commitments and ranked No. 3 nationally. Now, the challenge shifts from adding new players to keeping the class intact through Signing Day. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recruiting analyst Eric Thomas from Irish Illustrated to break down whether the Irish are done adding pieces, how realistic a top-5 finish is, the biggest strengths...

Tyler Wojciak is back with part two of his conversation with VSiN’s Tim Murray, where they shift from big-picture thoughts to specific predictions for the 2025 Notre Dame football season. They debate which quarterback — CJ Carr or Kenny Minchey — will take more snaps, then dive into a slate of player props, including Jeremiyah Love’s rushing yards and touchdowns, Malachi Fields’ receiving yards, E...

Tyler Wojciak is joined by VSiN’s Tim Murray to share big-picture thoughts on the 2025 Notre Dame football team after more than a week of fall camp. Both are bullish on the roster’s overall talent, especially at running back and defensive back, but acknowledge the lingering questions in the quarterback battle between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey. Then, they break down Notre Dame’s early betting lines...

Notre Dame is gearing up for the start of the 2025 college football season and after one week of practice, there are already several key developments coming out of Fall Camp. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the latest from Notre Dame fall camp, starting with the quarterback competition between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey — now a true 50/50 battle after the first week. He then dives into surprising develop...

Notre Dame just added a huge piece to its future with the commitment of 4-star defensive lineman Elijah Golden. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Elijah Golden’s game and what he brings to the Irish defense. He also answers the big question: is Notre Dame’s 2026 recruiting class officially complete? Tyler goes position-by-position to evaluate where things stand and then ranks every position group in the c...

In this Friday mailbag, Tyler Wojciak answers your biggest questions coming out of fall camp. He starts with the quarterback battle between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey — who’s ahead right now, and why media access is making it tricky to evaluate. Then it’s on to some intriguing developments with the offense, including Notre Dame showing 21 personnel and which young wide receiver could break out firs...

Notre Dame football has experienced plenty of ups and downs in the last four decades, from National Championships to extremely disappointing seasons. In Part Two of Tyler Wojciak’s interview with Irish Illustrated Owner & Publisher Tim Prister, the longest-tenured Notre Dame beat writer shares unforgettable stories from his 44 years covering the Irish. From the George O’Leary résumé fiasco and the...

Marcus Freeman took Notre Dame to the national title game last year, and expectations are even higher heading into 2025. Tyler Wojciak is joined by the Owner & Publisher of Irish Illustrated, Tim Prister, for Part One of their two-part conversation ahead of Notre Dame’s 2025 season. They discuss the current state of the program, expectations for Marcus Freeman in Year Four, the quarterback battle...

How good can Notre Dame be in 2025? Tyler Wojciak breaks down the ceiling, floor, and most realistic outcome for the Fighting Irish this season. Could this team actually go 16-0 and win a national title? What could cause the season to unravel? And based on the talent, coaching staff, and schedule, what’s the most likely scenario?   (0:00) - Intro (1:32) - Ceiling (12:25) - Floor (22:33) - Realisti...

Notre Dame football is deep into fall camp, and there’s no better time to look back at everything that happened since the Irish fell to Ohio State in the national championship game. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Greg Flammang of Irish Sports Daily to recap a jam-packed offseason — including key coaching changes, major transfer portal additions, and a 2026 recruiting class currently ranked in the top...

Notre Dame football opened fall camp on Thursday and the 2025 college football season is officially here. Tyler Wojciak dives into the quarterback rotation with Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr, which offensive playmakers are emerging early, and how Marcus Freeman’s practice format is maximizing development. On defense, Tyler explains who lined up with the starters, which freshmen flashed, and who stole...

Notre Dame opens preseason camp with a national championship appearance in the rearview and sky-high expectations ahead. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the most important storylines to follow in fall camp, including the battle between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey at quarterback, key position battles across the roster, and whether this team has the leadership and mental toughness to take the next step.   (...

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will take on the Miami Hurricanes in the season opener of the 2025 college football season. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Alex Donno from Locked On Canes to preview the massive Week 1 showdown. Tyler and Alex dive into the state of Miami’s program under Mario Cristobal, the impact of adding Georgia transfer QB Carson Beck, and which positions improved the most through th...

Notre Dame just added a huge piece to its future with the commitment of 4-star quarterback Teddy Jarrard in the class of 2027. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Jarrard’s game, his impact on the class, and how Marcus Freeman has completely elevated quarterback recruiting. Plus, Tyler shares intel on why 2026 target Elijah Golden pushed back his commitment date and whether the Irish are still in a strong p...

In Part 2 of this exclusive interview, former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book joins Locked On Irish to continue the conversation on his legendary career. Host Tyler Wojciak and Book pick up with the loss to Clemson in the 2018 Playoff and dive into the 2019 season, the heartbreaking loss at Georgia, the bounce-back win at Virginia Tech, and what it was like leading Notre Dame during the uncertaint...

Former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book joins Tyler Wojciak for Part 1 of an exclusive two-part interview to celebrate the 500th episode of Locked on Irish. Ian and Tyler talk through the early years of Ian’s Notre Dame career, from being a 3-star high school recruit, to his early playing days in 2017, to the unforgettable QB battle and breakout stretch in 2018. Ian shares behind-the-scenes stories...

It's time for another edition of Top 5 Friday on Locked On Irish! Host Tyler Wojciak is joined by his former co-host and close friend Luke Smith to rank the Top 5 individual performances by a Notre Dame football player in the last 30 years. From Kyren Williams torching Clemson to Xavier Watts dismantling USC, this episode breaks down the most jaw-dropping, unforgettable single-game showcases in mo...

Fall Camp is almost here, and Notre Dame has position battles all over the field that could shape the entire 2025 season. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the biggest competitions on both sides of the ball, starting with the quarterback duel between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey. Then, he dives into the heated battle at field safety and the latest fallout from Charles Jagusah’s injury at right guard. Finally...

Notre Dame just landed its fifth and final defensive back in the 2026 class as 3-star DB Nick Reddish commits to the Irish. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Reddish’s commitment, scouting report, and what it means for Notre Dame’s loaded DB group. Then, he dives into how DB coach Mike Mickens is turning Notre Dame into DB-U, developing stars and stacking elite classes. Finally, Tyler reacts to a massive...

Tyler Wojciak answers the most pressing Notre Dame football questions in this fan-fueled mailbag episode. He breaks down what to expect from new defensive coordinator Chris Ash, explores whether Notre Dame will land more 2026 recruits beyond Nick Reddish and Elijah Golden, and discusses which wide receiver could hit 1,000 yards this season. He also shares insights on QB prep in July, academic supp...