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

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Notre Dame star offensive lineman Charles Jagusah fractured his arm in a UTV accident in Wyoming, throwing a wrench into the Irish’s 2025 offensive line plans. Tyler Wojciak breaks down what this means for the Irish up front, Jagusah’s long-term future, and how the team might respond. Plus, Notre Dame continues its summer recruiting hot streak by landing two electric wide receivers—Devin Fitzgeral...

Notre Dame football is on fire on the recruiting trail, landing commitments from elite WR prospects and flipping the narrative around the position. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the commitment of top wideout target Kaydon Finley, analyzes how the Irish could land three WRs in three days, and explains why this stretch might be exactly what wide receivers coach Mike Brown needed to prove he belongs.   (...

Tyler Wojciak ranks his top 5 players on the 2025 Notre Dame football roster. Who’s the most talented player on the team right now? From breakout stars like to rising defensive studs, Tyler dives into talent, impact, and potential. Plus, a look at the honorable mentions who just missed the cut.   (0:00) - Intro (2:21) - #1 (6:01) - #2 (9:45) - #3 (14:11) - #4 (18:17) - #5 (21:18) - Honorable Menti...

Notre Dame has officially kicked off its 2027 recruiting class with a major commitment from 4-star linebacker Ellis McGaskin out of Alabama. Tyler Wojciak breaks down McGaskin’s game, explains how Notre Dame won the recruiting battle, and discusses what his addition means for the future of the Irish defense. Plus, three top targets in the 2026 class are set to make their decisions this week, and N...

Notre Dame has landed 4-star tight end Ian Premer, adding to a jaw-dropping stretch on the recruiting trail that could lead to one of the best classes in program history. Tyler Wojciak breaks down what makes Premer such a big addition, which top prospects could commit next, and why this recent surge is unlike anything we’ve seen before.   (0:00) - Intro (2:15) - Ian Premer Commits (10:14) - Who’s...

Notre Dame is on an absolute tear on the recruiting trail. Locked On Irish Host Tyler Wojciak js joined by recruiting insider Brian Smith—host of The Portal podcast—for a special crossover episode to break it all down. Tyler and Brian react to the commitment of 3-star OL Charlie Thom, explain why ND might take six offensive linemen, and assess the impact of 5-star safety Joey O'Brien and 4-star CB...

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Notre Dame just added two major pieces to its 2026 recruiting class! 5-star safety Joey O’Brien and 4-star defensive back Khary Adams are officially Irish. Tyler Wojciak breaks down what makes O’Brien & Adams such special prospects with all-time potential , how Notre Dame beat out top programs to land both players, and how these additions elevate the 2026 class. Then, Tyler looks ahead to who migh...

Notre Dame just added a massive piece to its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of 4-star offensive lineman Grayson McKeogh, and host Tyler Wojciak explains how the Irish won the battle over Penn State and why McKeogh is a perfect fit. Then, it’s mailbag time — how does Notre Dame stack up against Miami in Week 1, and would a 5-0 start justify a No. 1 ranking? Plus: how Notre Dame’s culture...

Notre Dame just hosted one of its biggest official visit weekends of the year, and the Irish may be on the verge of several key commitments. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Irish Illustrated recruiting analyst Eric Thomas to break down the latest intel on WR Kaydon Finley, DBs Joey O’Brien and Khary Adams, and OL Grayson McKeogh. Plus, what’s the latest on WR Devin Fitzgerald, and could Notre Dame actu...

Notre Dame just wrapped up one of its biggest official visit weekends in years — and Marcus Freeman and his staff pulled out all the stops. Tyler Wojciak shares his biggest takeaways, breaks down where things stand with top uncommitted recruits like Kaydon Finley and Khary Adams, and reacts to Jordan Botelho’s latest injury. Plus, find out who’s trending toward a commitment and how the Irish are s...

Notre Dame has a top 3 recruiting class in 2026—but momentum has stalled after recent misses like DT Alister Vallejo and WR Kohen Brown. But this weekend presents a massive opportunity for Marcus Freeman and his staff. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the current state of Notre Dame recruiting, previews the loaded list of official visitors, and explains what Notre Dame needs to accomplish to stay in the...

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Notre Dame hosted its annual Irish Invasion camp over the weekend, bringing some of the top high school talent in the country to South Bend. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recruiting analyst Eric Thomas to break down the standout performances from the event, including 3-star WR Rob Larson, 2028 DE Jackson Vaughn, and 2027 QB Malachi Zeigler. They also discuss the latest on 2026 DT target Alister Valle...

Notre Dame is about to enter the most pivotal stretch of recruiting on the calendar. Locked On Recruiting Insider Brian Smith is joined by Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak for a special crossover episode to preview the weeks ahead, discuss the most important recruiting battles, and outline their expectations for Marcus Freeman and the Irish going forward.   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitt...

Is Notre Dame’s defense built to repeat last season’s success? Tyler Wojciak dives into the biggest question at every defensive position group for the Irish heading into 2025. Can they replace Howard Cross and Rylie Mills in the aggregate? Will Traore and Botelho bounce back from injury? Who fills Jack Kiser’s role as the quarterback of the defense? And which safety will emerge in the heated field...

Can Marcus Freeman’s vision truly turn Notre Dame into a consistent championship contender? Tyler Wojciak breaks down Freeman’s blueprint for building a sustainable, competitive Notre Dame football program. From Freeman’s personal growth as head coach to his plans for this season’s roster and quarterback battle, to big-picture insights on USC, player evaluations, and the transfer portal, Tyler cov...

The greatest Notre Dame football games, unforgettable moments in Irish history, and shocking wins! Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith for another edition of Top 5 Friday to reveal their Top 5 favorite Notre Dame football games they’ve seen in person. From legendary upsets and College Football Playoff showdowns to thrilling finishes and personal memories, this episode is packed with nostalgia an...

Is this finally the year Notre Dame has a national championship-caliber roster? Tyler Wojciak is joined by Irish Sports Daily analyst Jamie Uyeyama to break it all down. They dive into the quarterback situation, the depth at running back and receiver, the offensive line’s potential NFL talent, and the defensive front’s ability to disrupt at an elite level. Jamie reveals where Notre Dame meets the...

Can Notre Dame’s offense finally live up to its potential in 2025? Tyler Wojciak dives deep into the biggest questions facing every offensive position group this summer. From the high-stakes quarterback battle between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey, to Ja’Juan Seider’s running back rotation decisions, to whether the offensive line will prioritize raw talent or fit.   (0:00) - Intro (1:21) - Quarterback...

Locked on USC host Marc Kulkin is joined by Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak to discuss the state of the Notre Dame-USC rivalry, analyze possible solutions to keep the matchup alive, and reminisce on their favorite games between the two storied programs.   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciak Follow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrish Follow Locked...

The College Football Playoff is making a huge change moving to a straight seeding format in 2025, meaning Notre Dame can finally earn a first-round bye. Tyler Wojciak breaks down how this shift is good for college football as a whole and strengthens Notre Dame’s case for independence, why it matters in the long run, and what it says about the program’s power in college football. Plus, former NBA e...

Notre Dame is on fire in the 2026 recruiting cycle, currently sitting at No. 2 in the 247Sports Composite — but can Marcus Freeman & Co. finish in the top five? Tyler Wojciak is joined by Locked On Recruiting Insider Brian Smith to break down Notre Dame’s biggest commits, top remaining targets, and what separates this class from previous years. They dive into Noah Grubbs' latest ranking, Javian Os...

The future of the Notre Dame–USC rivalry is in serious doubt. Notre Dame wants to keep the game going for decades to come but USC may not be on board. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Greg Flammang from Irish Sports Daily to break down everything we know so far: the real reasons USC may want out, why this rivalry matters so much to both programs (especially in Southern California), and what could happen...