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

Notre Dame football recruiting continues to roll as the Irish add offensive lineman Jackson Hill, a developmental prospect who fits the exact mold of the tough, culture-driven offensive linemen Notre Dame has consistently developed into quality starters and leaders over the years. Tyler Wojciak explains why the Jackson Hill commitment makes more sense than some fans realize, breaks down the latest...

The proposed 24-team College Football Playoff, Notre Dame’s surprising support for expansion, and growing ACC frustration with the Irish could dramatically reshape the future of college football and the importance of the regular season. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why he believes a 24-team playoff would devalue the sport, explains why Pete Bevacqua’s sudden shift from supporting 16 teams to backing...

Notre Dame surges toward a potential top-three recruiting class after landing five-star offensive tackle Olu Olubobola and stacking elite commitments on the offensive line and defensive line. Is Marcus Freeman’s program now competing shoulder-to-shoulder with recruiting powerhouses like Georgia and Texas A&M? In this crossover episode of The Portal and Locked on Irish, Brian Smith, host of The Por...

Notre Dame football recruiting is surging again after the Irish landed 5-star offensive tackle Olu Olubobola, reignited momentum in the 2027 class, and continue trending for several elite prospects while new drama surrounding the Notre Dame-USC rivalry emerges once again. Tyler Wojciak breaks down how Marcus Freeman and the Irish beat out major NIL powers for Olubobola, why this commitment sends a...

Notre Dame football is receiving massive national championship hype, dominating the recruiting trail, and once again finding itself at the center of major college football debates involving the playoff, television money, and the future of the sport. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recurring guest Luke Smith for a rapid-fire episode of Locked On Irish as they discuss Notre Dame’s newly released NBC sche...

Our Top 10 Notre Dame players of all-time series kicks off with honorable mentions, Quenton Nelson, Chris Zorich & Joe Theisman fall just outside the top 10, our favorite moments of their careers. The Brendan Sorsby mess and how it effects CFB and more on this episode of The Irish Squad Show!    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everyda...

Notre Dame football mailbag breaks down Marcus Freeman’s future, the Irish’s most important non-quarterback, linebacker production, recruiting strategy, transfer portal philosophy, and long-term quarterback outlook heading into the 2026 season. Tyler Wojciak answers fan questions on Notre Dame’s championship ceiling, Freeman’s NFL buzz, roster-building approach, and the best games to watch this se...

Dabo Swinney is calling out Notre Dame, but why?? The 2026 home schedule has been released, a 24 team playoff is being given the thumbs up from coaches, any leftovers from the Blue Gold game and more!    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...

Notre Dame football recruiting is on fire as Marcus Freeman and the Irish continue building one of the nation’s top 2027 recruiting classes with elite defensive linemen, top offensive tackles, and explosive playmakers all trending toward South Bend. Tyler Wojciak breaks down his predictions for the next six players to commit to Notre Dame while explaining where each recruitment currently stands, w...

Notre Dame football spring practice review delivers major takeaways, breakout players, position group evaluations, offensive identity questions, and updated expectations for the Fighting Irish heading into the 2026 season. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Greg Flammang of Irish Sports Daily to break down the biggest headlines from spring, which players and units stood out, what concerns remain, and how...

Notre Dame football recruiting is surging in the Class of 2027 with multiple new commitments, including Titus Hawk, Jackson Coleman, Champ Monds, and Aidan O’Neil, while the Irish continue to build momentum with top targets across wide receiver, defensive line, and the secondary. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Locked On Recruiting Insider host Brian Smith on this crossover episode to break down the la...

Notre Dame football’s 2026 national championship outlook, CJ Carr’s development, breakout spring performers, and NFL Draft projections headline a loaded Friday mailbag episode. Tyler Wojciak breaks it all down, diving into what separates this year’s team from 2025, which players made the biggest jump this spring, how many Irish could be selected early in the NFL Draft, whether defensive concerns a...

Notre Dame football’s 2026 national championship outlook, CJ Carr’s development, breakout spring performers, and NFL Draft projections headline a loaded Friday mailbag episode. Tyler Wojciak breaks it all down, diving into what separates this year’s team from 2025, which players made the biggest jump this spring, how many Irish could be selected early in the NFL Draft, whether defensive concerns a...

Notre Dame football recruiting is heating up in a major way with elite 2027 QB Champ Monds nearing a decision, 4-star safety Zayden Gamble officially in the fold, and top targets like Aidan O’Neil and Julius Jones Jr. trending toward the Irish as momentum builds for a potential recruiting surge. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Gamble’s commitment and what it means for the future of the secondary, analyz...

Notre Dame basketball transfer portal losses, roster turnover, NIL challenges, and the program’s future under Micah Shrewsberry are all front and center after a dramatic offseason reshaped the Irish roster. Tyler Wojciak is joined by South Bend Tribune basketball beat writer Tom Noie to break down what led to the mass exodus of key players, whether Notre Dame had a chance to retain them, how NIL a...

Notre Dame’s Blue & Gold game sparked plenty of reactions, but separating what actually matters from what doesn’t is key as the Irish wrap up spring practice. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Tim O’Malley of Irish Illustrated to break down what translated from the spring game, evaluate performances like CJ Carr’s, identify the biggest risers from spring practice, and assess the overall outlook and vibe...

Notre Dame football NFL Draft recap, Jeremiyah Love No. 3 overall, Jadarian Price first round, Malachi Fields, Eli Raridon, Billy Schrauth, Gabriel Rubio draft analysis, plus undrafted free agent fits and what it all means for the future of Notre Dame football. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Drew Mentock of Irish Illustrated to break down Notre Dame’s historic draft weekend, evaluate each pick and lan...

CJ Carr & Marcus Freeman have completed the Blue & Gold game. Who stood out in Notre Dame's game? Jeremiyah Love goes top 3, Jadarian Price lands in the 1st round and we recap all the Irish NFL draft landing spots.    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 —...

Notre Dame Blue & Gold Game reaction featuring instant takeaways, standout players, quarterback analysis, depth chart insight, and what it all means for the 2026 Notre Dame football season. Tyler Wojciak breaks down his biggest takeaways from the Blue & Gold Game, highlights the players who helped themselves the most, evaluates key position battles, and analyzes how Notre Dame is shaping up headin...

Notre Dame football mailbag covering championship expectations, recruiting concerns, Blue & Gold Game storylines, depth chart battles, and breakout candidates for the 2026 season. Tyler Wojciak answers fan questions on whether this team truly has title-winning DNA, why recruiting panic is overblown, and which players to watch in the spring game, while also breaking down key roster battles and big-...

Notre Dame football spring game preview, Blue and Gold game storylines, CJ Carr updates, wide receiver battles, defensive breakout candidates, and recruiting reaction to new commit John Gay headline this episode of Locked On Irish. Tyler Wojciak breaks down what the latest commitment means for the future of Notre Dame football before previewing the most important things to watch in the Blue & Gold...

CJ Carr was showing out at the last Notre Dame Fighting Irish scrimmage, are expectations too high or not high enough? Feeling better about Marcus Freeman's future at ND? Reggie Brooks & Allen Pinketts draft stories and more!    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,...

Notre Dame football recruiting is heating up with major developments at quarterback, wide receiver, and across the defensive board as the Irish gain momentum for 4-star QB Champ Monds and push for top targets in the 2027 class. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recruiting analyst Eric Thomas from Irish Illustrated to break down the latest on Monds’ recruitment and the twists that led Notre Dame back into...

Notre Dame jersey scrimmage takeaways highlight a major development in the trenches as the offensive and defensive lines show signs of becoming strengths, while recruiting updates include Khalil Terry’s decommitment and momentum for Champ Monds, plus Notre Dame basketball adds key transfer portal pieces. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why the battle in the trenches could define Notre Dame’s ceiling, re...

Notre Dame football Jersey Scrimmage takeaways are in, and CJ Carr’s dominant performance, rising wide receivers, and key roster developments are shaping expectations for the 2026 season. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Pete Sampson of The Athletic to break down everything he saw from the most important spring practice of the offseason, including Carr’s leap, the offensive line’s progress, emerging pla...