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

Could the historic Notre Dame–USC rivalry really be coming to an end? Pat Forde's latest report suggests just that, but Notre Dame isn’t backing down. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the drama unfolding between the two programs and why it would be a massive loss for college football if it ends. Plus, ESPN just ranked Marcus Freeman as the No. 4 coach in the country—is that ranking fair? Plus, Notre Dame...

It’s time for another Friday Mailbag! Tyler Wojciak answers your biggest questions about Notre Dame football, including whether CJ Carr is ready to lead the Irish offense, how Marcus Freeman is handling negative recruiting, and if Notre Dame can finally field an elite offense in 2025. Plus, Tyler breaks down which game is the biggest trap on the schedule, the future of the USC rivalry, what Notre...

Notre Dame just secured a massive commitment from 4-star running back Jonaz Walton, marking their 16th pledge in the 2026 class. Tyler Wojciak breaks down what Walton’s commitment means for Notre Dame, analyzes the biggest remaining needs for the Irish in the 2026 recruiting class, and dives into whether Notre Dame could actually finish with the No. 1 class in the country. With key targets still o...

Notre Dame is poised to have an elite defense in year one under defensive coordinator Chris Ash. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Notre Dame's defensive depth chart following spring practice. He dives into each position group, starting with the defensive line, where Boubacar Traore and Bryce Young are set to anchor the front. Then, Tyler projects the starting lineup for the linebacker core, including a l...

Notre Dame has announced its 2025 home slate, including three primetime matchups that are sure to bring the electricity to South Bend. Tyler Wojciak breaks down what these game times mean for the program and dives into Notre Dame's offensive depth chart following spring practice. From quarterback battles to skill position evaluations and offensive line strength, Tyler provides an in-depth look at...

Notre Dame lands a major commitment from 4-star DT Tiki Hola, bolstering their defensive front for the 2026 class. Meanwhile, former USC commit Kohen Brown decommits after receiving an offer from the Irish, with signs pointing to him joining Notre Dame's next wave of talent. Tyler Wojciak breaks down what Hola's commitment means for Notre Dame's defensive line, why Brown is now heavily projected t...

Notre Dame had a strong 2025 recruiting class, and Marcus Freeman will count on several of the true freshmen in the upcoming college football season. Tyler Wojciak ranks the Top 5 freshmen who are set to make the biggest impact for Notre Dame in 2025. With a loaded class of talented newcomers, Tyler breaks down who has the best chance to contribute right away, starting with tight end James Flaniga...

Notre Dame has been on a recruiting tear with seven commitments since the start of April. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recruiting analyst Eric Thomas from Irish Illustrated to break down what’s driving this incredible surge in momentum for the class of 2026. From key commits like 4-star RB Javian Osborne to 4-star DT Tiki Hola’s upcoming decision, Tyler and Eric dive into the factors behind Notre Da...

Notre Dame and Clemson have agreed to play a 12-year series from 2027-38 and the Irish picked up two big commitments in the class of 2026. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the exciting announcement of Notre Dame's new 12-game football rivalry with Clemson. This game-changing series is bound to have a major impact on Notre Dame’s schedule, national exposure, and recruiting. Plus, Tyler covers two huge com...

Spring practice is over and the offseason is nearly halfway through, so it’s time to wrap up everything that’s happened for Notre Dame football since the end of last season. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to break down all the biggest developments of the offseason—from the most impactful coaching hires and transfer additions to the biggest question marks still lingering as we head into summ...

The spring transfer portal window is officially closed, and Notre Dame football came out ahead. Tyler Wojciak breaks down every addition and departure from Notre Dame’s roster, explains why the Irish improved through the portal, and highlights how Marcus Freeman has built one of the most stable programs in college football. From wide receiver upgrades like Will Pauling and Malachi Fields to key de...

Notre Dame Football just added a major piece to its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of 4-star safety Ayden Pouncey out of Florida. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Pouncey’s recruiting profile, what makes him such a strong fit for Marcus Freeman’s defense, and how his addition impacts Notre Dame’s national recruiting ranking. Plus, with top targets Javian Osborne and Tiki Hola set to announce s...

The 2025 NFL Draft is complete, and Notre Dame Football made its presence felt, Tyler Wojciak is joined by Drew Mentock from Irish Illustrated to react to where Benjamin Morrison, Xavier Watts, Jack Kiser, Rylie Mills, Mitchell Evans, Riley Leonard, and more former Irish stars landed. They discuss draft surprises, best fits, potential steals, and where Notre Dame's undrafted free agents like Howar...

Notre Dame football just wrapped up an impressive month of spring practice. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Greg Flammang from Irish Sports Daily to break down the top storylines, biggest breakout players, and most important takeaways from Notre Dame’s 15 spring practices. The Irish made major strides on both sides of the ball—and there are some new names pushing for playing time. Tyler and Greg cover...

Notre Dame Spring practice is officially in the books, and Tyler Wojciak explains why he's more optimistic about Notre Dame football than he was just a few weeks ago. From a promising QB room to encouraging signs on defense, there's real momentum heading into the summer. Tyler also breaks down Marcus Freeman’s final spring press conference, including updates on the quarterback battle, potential ro...

Notre Dame is hoping to land several prospects on the recruiting trail in the near future, while Marcus Freeman and his staff also have to manage the transfer portal and potential roster limits. Tyler Wojciak, host of Locked On Irish , joins Brian Smith, host of The Portal, for a special crossover episode with the latest on Notre Dame recruiting and transfer portal. (00:00) - Intro (1:40) - Recrui...

Notre Dame football spring practice is almost over, and Tyler Wojciak breaks down the biggest risers on both sides of the ball. Quarterbacks Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr are locked in a battle for the starting job, while Elijah Burress and Eli Raridon have positioned themselves for major roles in 2025. On defense, Jaylen Sneed, Karson Hobbs, and Luke Talich all flashed during spring ball and could ma...

Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli has officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, shaking up the Irish quarterback room and leaving CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey to battle for the starting job in South Bend. Tyler Wojciak reacts to Angeli’s decision to transfer, what it means for Notre Dame's QB depth chart, and where he might land next. Then, Tyler dives deep into Notre Dame’s post-spring quarterback compe...

Notre Dame safety Kennedy Urlacher is officially in the transfer portal and more movement is likely on the way. Tyler Wojciak is here to break down what it means for the Irish defense and reacts to Day 1 of the spring transfer window. Tyler explains why Urlacher’s departure is more of a reflection of Notre Dame’s rising talent than a cause for concern. Then, Tyler takes a position-by-position look...

Notre Dame football just added two new playmakers to its 2026 recruiting class, and host Tyler Wojciak is here to break it all down. First, Tyler dives into the commitment of 4-star offensive lineman Gregory Patrick, explaining why he fits the mold of a classic Notre Dame lineman and what his addition means for the future of the Irish offensive line. Then, Tyler shifts the focus to 3-star wide rec...

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish held the 94th annual Blue-Gold game on Saturday as they gear up for the 2025 college football season, and there are several important takeaways. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to break down everything we saw in Notre Dame’s Spring Game! Tyler and Luke react to standout performances, dive deep into the quarterback competition between Steve Angeli, CJ Carr, and K...

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr impressed in the annual Blue-Gold Spring Game — but what does it mean for the Irish QB battle heading into the summer? Tyler Wojciak breaks down how Carr, Kenny Minchey, and Steve Angeli performed, and why Carr’s showing was the most impressive of the group. Plus, a full list of breakout performers from both sides of the ball, including Luke Talich, Jadarian Price, Preston Zi...

Tyler Wojciak answers burning questions about the 2025 Notre Dame football season in another Friday mailbag. From the QB competition and breakout players, Tyler dives deep into everything you need to know. Plus, he talks about the concerning future of Notre Dame basketball under Micah Shrewsberry and answers some fun fan-submitted questions.   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojc...

Notre Dame has landed a huge commitment from 5-star defensive end Rodney Dunham, one of the top overall prospects in the 2026 recruiting class. Tyler Wojciak gives his instant reaction to the commitment and breaks down what this means for Marcus Freeman’s program. Tyler explains why Dunham is considered an elite EDGE prospect, how he fits into Notre Dame’s defensive scheme under new coordinator Ch...

Notre Dame football is nearing the end of spring practice, and on Saturday, they held a very important scrimmage. Tyler Wojciak is joined byJamie Uyeyama from Irish Sports Daily to break down everything he saw in Notre Dame’s spring scrimmage—including the latest on the quarterback competition between Steve Angeli, Kenny Minchey, and CJ Carr. They discuss the impact of offensive line injuries (inc...