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

Notre Dame football 2026 season preview, CJ Carr breakout potential, Marcus Freeman roster analysis, spring game format changes, recruiting updates, and position battles all take center stage in this loaded Friday mailbag episode. Tyler Wojciak breaks down whether this is the most complete Notre Dame roster under Marcus Freeman, which players must step up for a College Football Playoff run, key sp...

Notre Dame football recruiting update: Kamden Lopati flips to Michigan, Irish quarterback recruiting strategy for 2027, major visit weekend takeaways, defensive line concerns, and top targets at wide receiver and linebacker all take center stage in this in-depth breakdown. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Locked On recruiting insider Brian Smith to analyze why Notre Dame missed on Lopati, where the staf...

Notre Dame football spring practice updates, Christian Gray’s move to nickel, elite defensive back play, recruiting battles with Oregon and Michigan, and major Notre Dame basketball transfer portal losses headline today’s show. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the latest from spring practice, including why the secondary could be one of the best units in the country, dives into key recruiting developments...

Will Jeremiyah Love go top 5 in the NFL draft? Breaking down Eli Raridon as a NFL prospect. What the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are looking for in a recruit and college football eligibility changes coming?    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 buil...

Notre Dame football mailbag dives into NFL Draft projections, CJ Carr’s breakout potential, offensive scheme breakdown, recruiting impact freshmen, and championship matchup scenarios for the Irish in 2026. Tyler Wojciak answers fan questions on whether Notre Dame could produce multiple first-round NFL Draft picks, which freshmen will make the biggest impact, how CJ Carr will elevate the offense, a...

Notre Dame football defensive depth chart breakdown from spring practice including defensive line standouts, linebacker injuries, secondary battles, and key position competitions heading into the 2026 season. Tyler Wojciak, host of Locked On Irish, analyzes the defensive depth chart at the midpoint of spring practice, highlighting breakout performers on the defensive line, questions at linebacker...

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields for the NFL, eligibility changes are coming for Notre Dame and College Football and Rex Pflueger joined the show to talk Irish hoops!    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 football spring practice depth chart breakdown including CJ Carr’s backup QB battle, wide receiver position changes, running back competition, and offensive line projections heading into the 2026 season. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the current offensive depth chart at the midpoint of spring practice, highlighting key takeaways at quarterback, emerging playmakers at wide receiver, and ques...

Notre Dame spring practice takeaways, CJ Carr breakout buzz, Mylan Graham emerging as WR1, and key Irish football players trending up headline this mid-spring report, while roster questions remain on defense and Notre Dame basketball faces a transfer portal exodus. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the most intriguing players at the halfway point of spring practice, evaluating offensive risers like CJ Car...

Jalen Haralson entering the transfer portal highlights major concerns for Notre Dame basketball while CJ Carr’s ceiling as a Heisman contender leads discussion on the future of Notre Dame football in this loaded Friday mailbag episode. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Haralson’s departure and what it says about the state of the program, then answers questions on Carr’s 2026 ceiling, how the Irish fix sho...

Notre Dame football is entering a crucial stretch on the recruiting trail for the Class of 2027.  In this crossover episode, Brian Smith is joined by Tyler Wojciak to  break down Notre Dame’s surging football recruiting efforts, with the Irish positioned for another top-5 class. The duo analyzes recent quarterback developments, the pursuit of elite WR prospects like Julius Jones Jr. and Quentin Bu...

Notre Dame football recruiting is surging as the Irish land 4-star running back Isaiah Rogers, push to flip 4-star quarterback Kamden Lopati from Illinois, and build major momentum with top 2027 targets during a critical spring stretch. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Rogers’ commitment, explains why Notre Dame is in position to flip Lopati, and previews what’s next for the Irish as key recruits visit c...

Notre Dame football spring practice is generating major buzz as a national title contender with elite returning production, strong roster competition, and high expectations, while Notre Dame men’s basketball faces serious questions after a disappointing season and uncertain future under Micah Shrewsberry. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to break down early spring practice takeaways, what’s r...

Is Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman a top 5 HC in college football? Does a title automatically put him at 1? What to look for and the value of the Blue and Gold Game. How the running back room will shape up in in 26 and a major rule change in 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, acc...

Notre Dame football enters the 2026 season ranked No. 1 in returning production according to ESPN’s Bill Connelly, fueling national championship expectations, CJ Carr breakout buzz, and a potentially elite defense. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Jamie Uyeyama of Irish Sports Daily to break down what the metric actually means, why Notre Dame’s offense might still be elite despite key losses, how the de...

Notre Dame football spring practice is generating major buzz. Tyler Wojciak breaks it all down in a Friday mailbag episode, diving into the biggest spring practice takeaways, how many NFL Draft picks this roster could produce, why the offensive line and quarterback position will define the 2026 season, whether it’s time to move on from head basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry, the next likely Notre...

Notre Dame football spring practice is heating up with major buzz around CJ Carr, Mylan Graham, and a loaded defense, plus a key 2027 recruiting win with RB Lathan Whisenton and growing concerns surrounding Notre Dame basketball’s transfer portal exodus. Tyler Wojciak, breaks down the biggest takeaways from spring practice including Carr’s NFL-style development, Graham’s rising impact at wide rece...

Notre Dame Pro Day delivered major NFL Draft implications as Will Pauling’s elite testing numbers, Jeremiyah Love’s top-five buzz, and standout performances across the roster reshaped draft boards and highlighted the program’s player development pipeline. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Irish Illustrated’s Drew Mentock to break down the biggest takeaways from Pro Day, including Pauling’s rise, DeVonta...

Notre Dame spring practice is underway and early reports highlight Tae Johnson’s breakout performance, defensive dominance, quarterback development with CJ Carr, Noah Grubbs buzz, offensive line changes, and key recruiting takeaways from Junior Day. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Locked On Recruiting & Transfer Portal Insider Brian Smith to break down the biggest early storylines from spring practice,...

Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr and the 2026 Notre Dame Fighting Irish are back and ready for spring ball. What are the biggest questions? A big recruiting weekend, breaking down the running back room 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 Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our mem...

Notre Dame football recruiting is heating up after a massive Junior Day weekend, with elite 2027 prospects visiting campus, major targets like Zyron Forstall, Brayden Parks, and Julian Caldwell reacting, and momentum building toward future commitments as Marcus Freeman’s staff continues to make a strong push on the recruiting trail. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recruiting analyst Eric Thomas from Ir...

Notre Dame football spring practice storylines, offensive line concerns, breakout candidates, CJ Carr usage, freshman wide receivers, and Irish basketball expectations all headline this Friday Mailbag episode of Locked On Irish. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the biggest questions facing Notre Dame football heading into spring, including under-the-radar players to watch, whether the loss of Charles Jag...

Notre Dame football injury updates, Charles Jagusah recovery timeline, Marcus Freeman spring practice strategy, running back injuries, and key breakout candidates headline a critical start to spring practice for the Irish. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the latest injury report including Jagusah’s uncertain return and what it means for the offensive line, analyzes Freeman’s comments on fixing slow star...

Notre Dame football spring practice preview is here as major storylines surround CJ Carr, position battles, new defensive coaches under Chris Ash, offensive line changes, and breakout candidates for the Fighting Irish in 2026. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Greg Flammang of Irish Sports Daily to break down the biggest questions heading into spring, the most important position battles, players with the...

Notre Dame football expectations are sky high entering the 2026 season as FanDuel sets the Irish win total at 11.5, lists Notre Dame among the national championship favorites, and places quarterback CJ Carr at the top of the Heisman Trophy odds. Tyler Wojciak is joined by VSiN radio host and diehard Notre Dame fan Tim Murray to react to the massive expectations for the Irish, discuss how bettors v...