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

Notre Dame football's schedule criticism, the Brendan Sorsby controversy, C.J. Carr, Marcus Freeman's recruiting operation, official visit weekends, sleeper candidates, transfer portal targets, and Brian Kelly's path to South Bend headline this Friday mailbag episode. Tyler Wojciak opens the show by breaking down why Notre Dame continues to receive criticism for its schedule despite playing one of...

Rocket Ismail is our number 7 player in Notre Dame Football history. Is any team under more pressure than the Fighting Irish? Brendan Sorsby declared eligible by judge, what's the fallout for college football?    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all b...

Notre Dame is hosting one of the most important recruiting weekends of the 2027 cycle, with elite targets like Abraham Sesay, Brayden Parks, Tyler Alexander, Roman Igwebuike, Karnell James, Marcus Fakatou, and Andre Hyppolite all taking center stage as the Irish look to build another top recruiting class under Marcus Freeman. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Irish Sports Daily recruiting insider Christi...

The Brendan Sorsby ruling, Texas Tech controversy, Notre Dame's reported scheduling discussions with the Red Raiders, and the biggest NBA-to-college football comparisons headline a loaded episode of Locked On Irish. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs to react to the decision allowing Sorsby to remain eligible despite admitting to thousands of sports bets, discuss what it...

Notre Dame football recruiting faces a potential shake-up as linebacker recruit Amarri Irvin continues visiting other programs, signaling a likely departure. Brian Smith, the host of Locked On The Portal, is joined by Tyler Wojciak, the host of Locked on Irish, for a conversation focused on recruiting dynamics, high-stakes negotiations, and the crucial role of head coach Marcus Freeman in fosterin...

College football's future is being debated in Washington, Nick Saban is pushing for major change, Notre Dame is warning against a super league, and a potential Notre Dame-Texas Tech home-and-home series could become one of the sport's most exciting matchups. In this crossover episode, Tyler Wojciak of Locked On Irish joins Spencer McLaughlin of Locked On College Football to break down the latest P...

Notre Dame football fans are buzzing about a potential Texas Tech series, the massive showdown with Miami, future stars like Devin Fitzgerald and Teddy Jarrard, and the biggest "what if" moments in Irish football history. Tyler Wojciak breaks it all down on this Friday Mailbag, discussing Notre Dame's future scheduling philosophy, why the Miami game feels different than any recent matchup, realist...

We continue our top 10 Notre Dame player countdown with #8 Brady Quinn, and then part 2 of our interview with Brady. Are Texas Tech and Notre Dame headed towards a home and home?? Could Marcus Freeman do better?    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all...

Notre Dame recruiting is heating up with major developments at linebacker, defensive line, and in the state of Florida as the Irish continue building one of the nation's top 2027 recruiting classes while preparing for Irish Invasion. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Brian Smith of Locked On The Portal to discuss Amarri Irvin's commitment status, Notre Dame's pursuit of elite linebackers, the latest on t...

Notre Dame football summer workouts are about to begin, and the development of several key players could have a major impact on the Irish heading into the 2026 season. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the eight most fascinating players on Notre Dame's roster entering the summer.   (0:00) - Intro (1:27) - Wild Cards & Dark Horses (11:40) - Breakouts & Comebacks (20:59) - Sleeper & Breakout Star   Follow T...

Notre Dame football recruiting, transfer portal additions, roster building, Marcus Freeman, Charlie Partridge, playoff expansion, wide receiver concerns, and the biggest offseason storylines are all under the microscope in this full offseason check-in. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to break down the three things they've liked most about Notre Dame's offseason through the first 185 days, in...

The Protect College Sports Act sparks fierce debate—will it actually save college athletics or trigger seismic changes? Spencer McLaughlin and Tyler Wojciak break down the proposed legislation’s sweeping effects on Notre Dame, the SEC, and the Big Ten, dissecting the potential end of unlimited transfers, the implications for media rights, and mounting tensions over a possible Super League. Can Con...

Notre Dame football, the future of the College Football Playoff, Texas potentially backing out of a marquee series, SEC and Big Ten power struggles, recruiting predictions, roster analysis, and major changes coming to college athletics headline today’s show. Tyler Wojciak breaks down a new bipartisan college sports bill and what it could mean for Notre Dame, reacts to concerning comments from Texa...

Notre Dame football recruiting is heating up as the Irish continue building an elite 2027 recruiting class with Jackson Vaughn, David Folorunsho, Aidan O’Neil, and several other top national targets still heavily in play for Marcus Freeman. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Irish Illustrated recruiting insider Eric Thomas to break down Jackson Vaughn’s upside, explain why Notre Dame’s defensive line recr...

Notre Dame football recruiting is surging as the Irish land elite EDGE recruit Jackson Vaughn, continue building a potentially historic defensive line class in the 2027 recruiting cycle, and push for major targets like Brayden Parks, Abraham Sesay, Albert Simien, Osani Gayles, and Kaden Henderson. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Vaughn’s commitment, explains why Notre Dame could be assembling the best d...

Notre Dame football enters the 2026 season with one of the deepest and most talented rosters in college football, featuring elite defensive talent, a potential Heisman-caliber quarterback in CJ Carr, and multiple position groups capable of carrying the Irish into the national championship conversation. Tyler Wojciak breaks down and ranks every Notre Dame position group from No. 1 through No. 10.  ...

Our Top 10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish countdown continues with number 9, Jeremiyah Love! Does a 12 vs 24 college football playoff make the most sense? What about 16? And former Irish QB Brady Quinn joins the show!    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — al...

The future of college football, the proposed 24-team playoff, the battle between the Big Ten and SEC, ESPN vs Fox, and the possibility of a breakaway super league are all discussed in this deep dive with one of the top reporters in the sport. Tyler Wojciak is joined by senior college football reporter Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports to break down how the 24-team playoff gained momentum, why the ACC...

Notre Dame football expectations for 2026 are sky high as the Irish look poised to field one of the best offenses and defenses in college football, while major questions surrounding the offensive line, special teams, recruiting, and the future of the program continue to generate buzz across the college football world. Tyler Wojciak breaks down where Notre Dame could rank nationally on offense and...

We begin our full countdown of the top 10 Notre Dame players of all time with #10 Ross Browner. Stanford is staying on the Irish schedule in 27 & 28 and ACC coaches are upset with Notre Dame!  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most lo...

Notre Dame football recruiting continues to surge with major crystal ball predictions for Brayden Parks and Julius Jones Jr., while Marcus Freeman and the Irish push for elite 2027 targets like Marcus Fakatou and Abraham Sesay amid concerns about Notre Dame’s future football schedules. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Notre Dame adding Stanford and Kent State to the future schedule, explains why the Stan...

Notre Dame football recruiting, Marcus Freeman, the Class of 2027, Champ Monds, elite recruiting battles, and the future of the Irish are all front and center in this loaded episode of Locked On Irish. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Rivals’ National Recruiting Director Adam Gorney to break down why Notre Dame is recruiting at an elite level under Marcus Freeman, how the Irish compare to programs like...

Notre Dame football suffered a surprising recruiting loss when top-100 offensive tackle Layton Von Brandt committed to Auburn, and the debate over the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff continues to raise major concerns about the future of college football. Tyler Wojciak breaks down what happened with Von Brandt, why the Irish should still be fine on the offensive line, where Notre Dame cou...

Notre Dame recruiting is surging as Marcus Freeman and the Irish continue stacking elite offensive linemen, defensive linemen, and top-100 talent while out-recruiting programs like Alabama, LSU, and Georgia in the trenches. Tyler Wojciak of Locked On Irish joins Brian Smith of The Portal to break down why Notre Dame’s recruiting strategy is working at such a high level, including the program’s emp...

Notre Dame landed elite defensive tackle David Folorunsho over Miami and Texas Tech, giving Marcus Freeman and the Irish another massive recruiting victory while continuing to build one of the top 2027 recruiting classes and potentially one of the best defensive line hauls in program history. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why Folorunsho’s commitment is such a major statement for Notre Dame recruiting,...