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

Notre Dame football recruiting is heating up, and recruiting insider Brian Smith joins Locked On Irish to break it all down with Tyler Wojciak! Tyler and Brian kick things off with 4-star EDGE Ebenezer Ewetade's commitment and what makes him such a promising fit in Al Washington’s system. Then, they dive into the latest buzz around 5-star defensive end Rodney Dunham, who’s expected to choose the I...

Notre Dame is past the halfway point of spring practice, and with the Jersey Scrimmage coming up, we’ve learned a lot about this team. In this edition of Top 5 Friday, Tyler Wojciak breaks down the five most important developments so far, including: The passing game’s big step forward under Mike Denbrock, The defensive line exceeding expectations, Charles Jagusah’s potential as the best guard in t...

Former Notre Dame captain and eight-year NFL veteran Matthias Farley joins host Tyler Wojciak to discuss the evolution of Notre Dame football, the transition from Al Golden to Chris Ash at defensive coordinator, and what it takes for the Irish to break through and win a national championship. He also shares insight on spring practice, player development, and leadership within the program. Plus, th...

Notre Dame basketball is facing a pivotal offseason after a disappointing season. Tyler Wojciak is joined by longtime Notre Dame basketball beat writer Tom Noie from the South Bend Tribune to break down what went wrong, the impact of Tae Davis and JR Konieczny entering the transfer portal, and Markus Burton’s future with the program. Plus, what Micah Shrewsberry needs to change and who the Irish a...

Notre Dame’s Pro Day gave NFL scouts a closer look at Riley Leonard, Xavier Watts, Jack Kiser, and other draft hopefuls—but who boosted their stock, and who left questions unanswered? Tyler Wojciak is joined by Drew Mentock of Irish Illustrated to break down Leonard’s decision to skip testing, standout performances from Watts and Kiser, and which NFL teams seemed most interested in Notre Dame’s pr...

Notre Dame football’s spring practice is heating up, and the Irish coaching staff is giving us real insight into the trenches. Host Tyler Wojciak breaks down Offensive Line Coach Joe Rudolph’s big challenge—figuring out the best five-man unit—but it’s a good problem to have with so much talent in the mix. Meanwhile, Defensive Line Coach Al Washington is higher on his group than most, and early pra...

Get the latest Notre Dame football recruiting intel, including top targets, elite prospects, 'Pot of Gold' Day offers, and early enrollee standouts in this in-depth update! Tyler Wojciak is joined by recruiting insider Eric Thomas from Irish Illustrated to break down the latest in Notre Dame recruiting. They discuss the recruitment of elite DE Rodney Dunham, RB Javian Osborne, and WRs Brayden Robi...

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman wants his program to be built on the offensive and defensive lines, and this particular D-Line unit could be the most underrated group on the team. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why Notre Dame’s defensive line could be a strength in 2025, even with some questions at defensive tackle. Plus, how big of a role will tight ends play in the offense next season? And where...

Notre Dame’s quarterback and running back competitions are in full swing, and we’re breaking down the latest updates from spring practice. Host Tyler Wojciak dives into key takeaways from QB Coach Gino Guidugli’s press conference—who’s making a move between Steve Angeli, Kenny Minchey, and CJ Carr? Then, we shift to the deepest position on the team: running back. New RB Coach Ja’Juan Seider has a...

Notre Dame football’s 2025 spring practice is underway, and we have our first look at the Fighting Irish! Tyler Wojciak breaks down all the biggest storylines from Day 1, including the quarterback competition between Steve Angeli, Kenny Minchey, and CJ Carr, key offensive line shakeups, and which skill players are stepping up. Plus, how Chris Ash’s defense is taking shape, standout performances on...

Notre Dame went all-in on the 2027 recruiting class during its annual "Pot of Gold Day," sending out offers to dozens of the nation’s top prospects on St. Patrick’s Day. Locked On Recruiting Insider Brian Smith joins host Tyler Wojciak for this crossover episode to break down the biggest takeaways from the event, key recruits to watch, and which prospects could become future Fighting Irish stars....

Notre Dame football’s spring practice is one day away, and there are plenty of questions to answer before the 2025 season. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Greg Flammang from Irish Sports Daily to break down the biggest storylines, including the quarterback battle, key position battles on the offensive line, and how Chris Ash will shape the defense. Plus, which players will step up as leaders, who will...

Spring practice is almost here, and Notre Dame football has plenty of questions to answer before the 2025 season. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the biggest storylines to watch, including the quarterback battle, who will step up as a leader, and how Joe Rudolph reshuffles the offensive line. Plus, how will Chris Ash’s defense take shape, and which newcomers—like Devonta Smith, Jared Dawson, and early e...

Notre Dame football’s 2025 spring practice is just days away, and all eyes are on key players who could shape the season ahead. In this edition of Top 5 Friday , Tyler Wojciak breaks down the five most intriguing players to watch, including RS freshman QB CJ Carr, rising wide receiver Micah Gilbert, and potential impact defenders like Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa. Can Guerby Lambert lock down a starting...

Bruce Feldman from The Athletic just ranked Marcus Freeman as the No. 6 coach in college football—did he get it right, or is Freeman underrated? Plus, USC just can’t stop talking about Notre Dame after poaching Chad Bowden and winning a couple of recruiting battles. Are the Trojans trying to start a rivalry off the field? Finally, Notre Dame basketball’s season ended in embarrassing fashion with a...

Notre Dame’s defense was elite in 2024, but with key departures, Marcus Freeman and Chris Ash need new stars to emerge. Who will step up at defensive tackle to anchor the line? Who wins the battle at Will linebacker next to Drayk Bowen? Can Notre Dame replace Xavier Watts at safety, and who takes over at strong-side defensive end? Tyler Wojciak breaks down the top defensive position battles ahead...

Spring practice is almost here, and Notre Dame has some key position battles on offense. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the most intense position battles to watch on offense, starting with the heated quarterback competition between Steve Angeli, Kenny Minchey, and CJ Carr. Who will take the first-team reps? Plus, Tyler dives into the left tackle battle and analyzes the wide receiver depth chart to see...

Tyler Wojciak answers the biggest Notre Dame football questions in this jam-packed mailbag episode! Is Notre Dame finally in a position to land more 5-star recruits under its new GM? Where will former Irish stars be selected in the NFL Draft? And which game on the 2025 schedule will define the season? Plus, Tyler breaks down the latest on Cam Williams, the top freshman early enrollee, and whether...

Notre Dame’s new General Manager Mike Martin was introduced to the media on Thursday, and he shared his bold vision for the football program. Head Athletic Trainer Rob Hunt also provided some key injury updates before Spring Practice. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the latest updates impacting the team and Martin’s strategies for success. Tyler also reacts to the crucial injury updates from head athlet...

Spring practice is crucial for several Notre Dame players who are running out of time to prove themselves. If they don’t step up now, they may never reach their full potential in South Bend. Tyler Wojciak break downs six Fighting Irish players who face a make-or-break spring: QB Kenny Minchey, WR KK Smith, OL Sullivan Absher, DL Armel Mukam, WR Cam Williams, and LB Preston Zinter.   Follow Tyler o...

Spring practice is almost here, and it's time to break down the biggest questions surrounding Notre Dame football in 2025! Will CJ Carr be the starting quarterback against Miami? Can Jeremiyah Love become the Irish’s first Heisman finalist since Manti Te’o? Will Chris Ash’s defense keep Notre Dame among the nation’s elite? Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to play Buy, Sell, or Hold on key sto...

Notre Dame football is building for the future, but where does the defense need the most help in the 2026 recruiting class? Tyler Wojciak ranks the biggest needs on defense by position, breaking down depth concerns, recent recruiting trends, and the top targets on the board.   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciak Follow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnI...

Eight former Notre Dame players—Riley Leonard, Beaux Collins, Mitchell Evans, Howard Cross III, Rylie Mills, Jack Kiser, Benjamin Morrison, and Xavier Watts—competed at the 2025 NFL Combine. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Irish Illustrated’s Andrew Mentock to break down who helped themselves, what NFL scouts are saying about Notre Dame’s prospects, and how these performances could shape the upcoming N...

Notre Dame introduced two key additions to the coaching staff—Chris Ash (Defensive Coordinator) and Ja’Juan Seider (Running Backs Coach). Tyler Wojciak breaks down his biggest takeaways from the introductory press conferences, including Ash’s commitment to continuity and Seider’s unique approach to running back rotations. Plus, it’s the first-ever edition of Top 5 Fridays! Tyler ranks the Top 5 re...

Notre Dame Football recruiting hasn't taken off after their national championship run—why? Tyler Wojciak is joined by Locked On Recruiting insider Brian Smith to break it all down! They discuss Chad Bowden’s move to USC and its impact on key prospects like Simote Katoanga and Trent Mosley, how Mike Martin is restructuring Notre Dame’s recruiting and NIL strategy, and why Mike Mickens was named one...