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

Notre Dame falls from No. 9 to No. 10 in the newest College Football Playoff rankings. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the latest Top 15, explains how Notre Dame’s drop impacts the updated CFP bracket, and lays out the exact Championship Weekend scenarios that will determine whether the Irish make the 12-team Playoff. He also evaluates the committee’s explanation, reveals his own Top 12, and dives into...

Notre Dame’s playoff hopes are on the line heading into conference championship weekend, and the Irish Squad Show is here to break down every angle. Allison Hayes, Reggie Brooks, Allen Pinkett, and Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak react to the latest CFP Rankings, outline the scenarios for Notre Dame to make — or miss — the College Football Playoff, and examine potential first-round matchups for...

Notre Dame’s 49–20 win over Stanford capped the regular season with a dominant performance that could shape their position in the College Football Playoff Rankings. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to react to the Irish victory, share their three things they liked and didn’t like from the game, and predict where Notre Dame will land when the CFP releases its penultimate rankings.   (0:00) - I...

Notre Dame kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive with a 49–20 win over Stanford to finish the regular season on a 10-game double-digit winning streak, but the Irish still need help after a chaotic weekend across college football. Tyler Wojciak reacts to Notre Dame’s performance, breaks down what it means for their Playoff résumé, and explains why the path remains narrow despite a dominant...

Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame cruised to victory over Stanford. Jeremiyah Love was banged up a bit in the game but the Irish rush for 187 and CJ Carr throws for 2 touchdowns in the 49-20 win. Leonard Moore added 3 pass deflections & an interception on the day.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for...

Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff hopes come down to one final statement game against Stanford, and this full preview breaks down everything the Irish must do Saturday night to leave no doubt. Tyler Wojciak delivers a complete scouting report on Stanford’s offense, defense, and special teams, explains the key matchups Notre Dame must exploit, and lays out why the Irish have zero margin for err...

We break down the potential first round playoff matchups for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, take a look at the injuries hitting the defense, Jeremiyah Loves Heisman campaign and previewing the Stanford game on this episode of the Irish Squad Show.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site...

The College Football Playoff Committee ranked Notre Dame No. 9 leading up to the final weekend of the regular season . Tyler Wojciak reacts to where Notre Dame landed in the new CFP rankings, breaks down the projected playoff bracket, analyzes the committee’s comments on the Irish, and explains why Notre Dame is still very much alive to make the playoff — and maybe even host a first-round game. He...

Notre Dame’s dominant 70–7 win over Syracuse was one of the most impressive performances in college football this season and sparked major national conversation. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to deliver a full boots-on-the-ground report from Notre Dame Stadium, including the best fan-submitted story from the weekend. Then, Tyler and Luke share the three things they each liked from the win,...

Notre Dame demolished Syracuse 70-7 in one of the most absurd blowouts in modern Irish history, and Tyler Wojciak breaks down what the win means for the College Football Playoff race. In this Sunday Night Live episode, Tyler reacts to Notre Dame’s 63-point beatdown, hands out game balls to Jeremiyah Love and Jalen Stroman, breaks down the top plays that defined the game, and explains what Kyngston...

Notre Dame was up 21-0 before Marcus Freeman could get his offense on the field! Jalen Stroman had a pick 6 and blocked punt to contribute to the first 14 points. Jeremiyah Love rushed for 171 yards and 3 touchdowns on just 8 carries in the Fighting Irish's 70-7 victory.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, cre...

Notre Dame hosts Syracuse in the final home game of the 2025 season, and while the Irish are heavy favorites, these next two weeks are crucial for fixing the one flaw that could hold them back from a deep College Football Playoff run. In today’s Friday Mailbag, Tyler Wojciak answers fans’ biggest questions about Notre Dame’s short-yardage struggles, which depth players need meaningful reps before...

Notre Dame celebrates Senior Day while preparing for a Syracuse team dealing with one of the wildest quarterback situations in college football. On this week’s Irish Squad Show , host Allison Hayes is joined by Notre Dame legend Allen Pinkett, along with Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak, to reflect on Senior Day memories and discuss Steve Angeli’s season-ending injury after his full-circle momen...

Notre Dame football enters a must-dominate matchup with Syracuse as the Irish look to strengthen their College Football Playoff résumé and close out Senior Day in style. Tyler Wojciak breaks down what’s truly at stake for Notre Dame this weekend, shares an in-depth scouting report of Syracuse on both sides of the ball, outlines the keys the Irish must execute in all three phases, and closes with g...

The latest College Football Playoff rankings are out, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are ranked No. 9. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why the committee placed Notre Dame in the top tier of contenders, what CFP chair Hunter Yurachek said about the Notre Dame–Miami debate, and how the updated 12-team playoff bracket would look if the season ended today. Tyler also explains whether the Irish are truly...

Notre Dame dominated Pitt in a statement win behind an elite defensive performance and major momentum heading into November. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to react by breaking down three things they liked and two things they didn’t like from the game, including the defensive line’s dominance, the immediate impact of getting the full secondary back, the emergence of tight end James Flanigan...

Notre Dame delivered one of its most impressive performances of the season against Pitt, and the dominant win raises a major question: are the Irish truly one of the best teams in college football? Tyler Wojciak reacts to the game, breaks down why Notre Dame looked like a playoff-caliber team, gives out game balls and top plays, and examines how key results across college football impact Notre Dam...

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish handled the Pittsburgh Panthers from start to finish and cruised to a 37-9. Tyler Wojciak reacts to the win, shares his biggest takeaways, and discusses what it means for the College Football Playoff.   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciak Follow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrish Follow Locked On Irish on Instagram: htt...

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defense was dominant, Jeremiyah Love had more yards than Pitt for a majority of the game and CJ Carr was making big throws for Marcus Freeman's squad in the 37-15 win over Pitt.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep th...

With Notre Dame gearing up for a top-25 showdown against Pitt, this mailbag episode answers the most important questions heading into the weekend, including the key matchup the Irish must win, the single biggest factor that will decide Saturday’s game, and which results elsewhere could boost Notre Dame’s playoff push. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the on-field priorities for the Pitt matchup, dives in...

Notre Dame moves up to No. 9 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, but the CFP landscape just shifted with Baylor AD Mack Rhoades stepping down as committee chair. On this week’s Irish Squad Show , host Allison Hayes is joined by Notre Dame legends Reggie Brooks and Allen Pinkett, along with Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak, to break down what this means for the playoff picture — and...

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr is rewriting expectations for true freshmen, leading the nation in yards per attempt while star running back Jeremiah Love projects as a top-five NFL draft pick. Brian Smith and Tyler Wojciak break down Notre Dame's College Football Playoff prospects, examining critical offensive line injuries to Charles Jagusah, Billy Schrauth, and Ashton Craig that t...

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Pitt Panthers on Saturday in a ranked matchup that has serious College Football Playoff implications. Tyler Wojciak reacts to the latest CFP rankings before diving into the upcoming matchup between the Panthers and the Irish. Tyler explains everything you need to know about the game and what’s at sake for both programs. Then, h...

Notre Dame football fans saw a complete performance in the Irish win over Navy as they continue their march toward the College Football Playoff. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to break down their final takeaways from Saturday night inside Notre Dame Stadium, including the three things they liked and the few things they did not like. They analyze CJ Carr’s deep ball, defensive line depth, an...

Notre Dame delivered a dominant 49-10 win over Navy and looked like a true college football playoff contender. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why this was one of the most complete performances of the season, who stood out as the biggest difference makers, and what this victory means for the Irish moving forward into a crucial November stretch. He also hands out game balls, reacts to the biggest plays,...