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

Notre Dame football hosted a pivotal slate of transfer portal visitors as pressure continues to build on the Irish to close on impact additions. Tyler Wojciak breaks down what he’s hearing from a critical visit day featuring multiple defensive line targets, why closing on a defensive tackle is now non-negotiable, and which players Notre Dame is still chasing despite not having them on campus yet....

Notre Dame football is off to a slow and concerning start in the transfer portal, and questions are mounting about the program’s plan as key targets come off the board. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why Notre Dame has zero portal commitments through four days, where things went wrong at wide receiver and defensive tackle, and why the pressure on this roster build is only increasing with 2026 looming l...

Notre Dame is off to a quiet start in the transfer portal, and frustration is building among the fanbase. On this crossover edition of Locked On Irish, Tyler Wojciak is joined by Brian Smith, Locked On’s Recruiting and Transfer Portal Insider, to break down Notre Dame’s portal strategy, why the Irish didn’t host visitors during the opening weekend, and whether patience could ultimately pay off. Th...

The transfer portal is open, but Notre Dame has had a slow start with former players and a big target headed to Indiana. Marcus Freeman makes a big time hire for his new d-line coach, reacting and previewing the college football playoff 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 C...

Notre Dame football is at a pivotal moment now that Head Coach Marcus Freeman has decided to return to Notre Dame and the USC rivalry is officially over. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Greg Flammang of Irish Sports Daily to break it all down. They begin with Marcus Freeman’s decision to return to Notre Dame for the 2026 season, how he handled NFL interest, and what it means for the future of the progr...

Notre Dame enters a critical offseason with a dramatically changed transfer portal landscape, and the margin for error has never been smaller. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Notre Dame’s biggest needs in the transfer portal under the new, shortened January window, which runs from January 2–16 with limited exceptions for College Football Playoff participants. Tyler ranks each position by urgency, explai...

Notre Dame basketball enters ACC play at a crossroads after an embarrassing non-conference loss wiped away weeks of momentum and goodwill. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Tom Noie, longtime Notre Dame men’s basketball beat writer for the South Bend Tribune, to break down what the non-conference season actually revealed, why the loss to Purdue Fort Wayne felt so damaging, and how much progress Micah Shr...

Marcus Freeman has agreed to a new contract extension with Notre Dame, ending weeks of speculation after reported interest from the New York Giants and other NFL teams. Tyler Wojciak breaks down how the deal came together behind the scenes, why Notre Dame was able to keep one of the most coveted coaches in football, and what this decision means for Freeman, the program, and the Irish heading into...

Marcus Freeman says NO to the NFL and is officially returning to Notre Dame with restructured contract! Where does Marcus Freeman need to focus on in the transfer portal? Who are the key players leaving? Should Notre Dame use a transfer portal to replace Jeremiyah Love? Previewing the College Football playoff games and a concern in college athletics on this episode of the Irish Squad Show.    Ever...

Notre Dame football has endured a frustrating offseason, from the College Football Playoff snub to constant outside criticism, but there are real reasons for optimism moving forward. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why the narrative around the Irish has shifted, and explains why all eyes turn to Marcus Freeman and a decision that could change the tone of the entire offseason. Then, Tyler reacts to offen...

The Notre Dame–USC rivalry has officially come to an end, and the fallout is sending shockwaves through college football. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why USC walked away from one of the sport’s greatest rivalries, how the Irish responded by scheduling BYU, and what it says about the current state of college football. Tyler also dives into Notre Dame’s offseason roster movement, including Amil Wagner...

Notre Dame vs USC is done and BYU will take on the Fighting Irish for the next two years. What is happening in College Football? Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price headed to the NFL, our reaction to the first round of the College Football playoff 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 Eve...

Notre Dame football is officially in transfer portal season, and fans have plenty of questions about what comes next. On this Friday Mailbag, Tyler Wojciak breaks down Notre Dame’s transfer portal strategy, including how aggressive the Irish should be at wide receiver, when commitments could start rolling in, and which position groups are most concerning heading into next season. Tyler also tackle...

Notre Dame recruiting momentum continues as the Irish turn the page to the class of 2027 and start stacking elite talent early. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Eric Thomas, recruiting analyst for Irish Illustrated, for a deep dive into Notre Dame’s early 2027 commits, headlined by 4-star CB Xavier Hasan and a rapidly forming defensive back class. They also break down how Mike Mickens is recruiting off...

Notre Dame football enters its most important offseason of the modern era after the 2025 College Football Playoff snub, and every major decision now impacts Notre Dame’s 2026 national championship hopes. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Notre Dame’s top offseason priorities, starting with retaining Marcus Freeman amid NFL interest, keeping key assistants and players in place, and navigating the transfer...

Notre Dame football’s 2025 season is officially in the books, and it’s time to look back and hand out some hardware. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith for the fifth annual postseason awards show, breaking down the biggest breakout players, freshmen stars, unsung heroes, most confusing games, best wins, favorite plays, and the Most Valuable Player of the season. From made-up awards with very re...

Jeremiyah Love wins the Doak Walker award, we take a look at his time at Notre Dame, how high he ranks amongst Irish RB's, any belief the rumors about a freeze out and big questions for Marcus Freeman and this squad for 2026 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 a...

Notre Dame football fans are still reeling from the College Football Playoff snub, and this mailbag episode dives deep into the most pressing questions surrounding Marcus Freeman, potential staff movement, ACC controversies, leaked emails, and what changes could be coming to the CFP committee. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Notre Dame's possible future beyond the ACC, explores staff stability, portal d...

Notre Dame football looks ahead to the transfer portal and the path forward after the College Football Playoff snub as the Irish focus on improving the roster and taking the next step in 2025. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Locked On recruiting and transfer portal insider Brian Smith to break down Notre Dame’s portal priorities, how aggressive the staff should be this cycle, and how the Irish can turn...

Notre Dame football is at the center of college football’s biggest controversy following its shocking exclusion from the College Football Playoff. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Notre Dame beat writer Pete Sampson of The Athletic to break down the CFP snub, Pete Bevacqua’s aggressive media response, rising tension with the ACC, and new backlash from the Big 12. They also discuss Notre Dame’s bowl opt-...

Notre Dame football was officially left out of the College Football Playoff, and the fallout from the CFP snub is just beginning. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to break down the flawed CFP process, who deserves the most blame, and why the system feels rigged against Notre Dame. The conversation dives into Notre Dame’s decision to opt out of a bowl game, the long-term implications for indep...

The College Football Playoff Committee released its final CFP rankings, and Notre Dame was on the wrong end of a controversial decision. Despite not playing during conference championship weekend, the Irish dropped from No. 10 to No. 11, falling behind Miami, while Alabama remained unmoved after a lopsided loss to Georgia. Tyler Wojciak delivers a live reaction to the final rankings, breaks down w...

Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were left out of the college football playoff. Why Miami got in? Should the beef be with Alabama? Did the Irish make the right call on skipping a bowl game 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, acces...

Notre Dame’s playoff hopes come down to one final, chaotic weekend, and Tyler Wojciak breaks down exactly what needs to happen for the Irish to reach the College Football Playoff. In this Friday Mailbag, Tyler answers fan questions about ideal scores in the SEC and Big 12 title games, the Miami vs ACC Champion debate, national media bias, and how the committee will ultimately view Notre Dame headi...

Notre Dame football just signed its best recruiting class in over a decade! Tyler Wojciak breaks down exactly why the 2026 class is a major turning point for Marcus Freeman and the Irish. Plus, Tyler reacts to every major takeaway from Early Signing Day, highlights the biggest stars in the class, evaluates which prospects will make an immediate impact, and hands out his full slate of Signing Day A...