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Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & Basketball
Locked On Irish is your daily home for all things Notre Dame athletics. Hosted by Notre Dame alum Tyler Wojciak, the show delivers smart analysis, recruiting insight, and in-depth coverage of Fighting Irish football year-round. Tyler has been covering Notre Dame since 2020, bringing detailed game breakdowns, recruiting analysis, and interviews with top beat reporters, national analysts, and former players to give listeners perspectives they won't find anywhere else. Whether it's breaking news…
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Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Opponent Preview: SMU With Grayson Singleton
Notre Dame faces one of its most dangerous home games of the 2026 season as Rhett Lashlee's SMU Mustangs arrive in South Bend with College Football Playoff…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballMailbag! Marcus Freeman is ‘All In’ on Notre Dame, Charles Jagusah Update, and More!
Marcus Freeman's long-term commitment to Notre Dame, College Football Playoff strategy, defensive vulnerabilities, roster-building hypotheticals, and the…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballREACTION: Notre Dame Lands 4-Star DT Brayden Parks
Notre Dame has officially landed 4-star defensive tackle Brayden Parks, completing the best defensive line recruiting class the Irish have had in of the modern…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Opponent Preview: Navy With Bill Wagner
Could Notre Dame and Navy meet on Halloween with both teams undefeated? This early 2026 opponent preview breaks down Brian Newberry's rising program, Navy's…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Recruiting Roundup With Brian Smith: Brayden Parks Decision Coming, 2027 Defensive Line Class & Marcus Freeman's Recruiting Success
Notre Dame recruiting is operating at an elite level as Marcus Freeman continues to stack blue-chip talent, the Irish battle Oregon for four-star defensive…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballIRISH SQUAD SHOW: Mike Golic previews WHY Notre Dame can WIN the National Championship this year!
Mike Golic joins the show to preview the Notre Dame season and how Marcus Freeman and CJ Carr can win the national championship. His return to ESPN Radio, our…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Opponent Preview: Miami With Alex Donno
Notre Dame and Miami are on a collision course for one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season as two national championship contenders prepare…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Opponent Preview: Purdue With Nick Arvin
Barry Odom is rebuilding Purdue from the ground up with a completely overhauled roster, a new-look coaching staff, and hopes of making the Boilermakers…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballTop College Football Programs for the Next Five Years & 2026 Bold Predictions With Spencer McLaughlin
Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, and Indiana headline a debate over which college football programs are best positioned to dominate the next five…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballMailbag! Brian Kelly Interview Reaction, WR Concerns & Expectations, Recruiting What Ifs, and More!
Brian Kelly's controversial interview, Notre Dame's biggest recruiting "what if" stories, the state of the Irish wide receiver room, and a Heisman debate…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Opponent Preview: BYU With Jake Hatch
Notre Dame's trip to Provo could be one of the defining games of the 2026 college football season, as the Irish prepare to face a BYU team loaded with…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Opponent Preview: North Carolina with Isaac Schade
Bill Belichick, Bobby Petrino, a completely rebuilt roster, and one of Notre Dame's most intriguing opponents headline this in-depth North Carolina football…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Opponent Preview: Michigan State with Matt Sheehan
The Notre Dame-Michigan State rivalry returns to South Bend in 2026, and this episode provides a complete early preview of the matchup by breaking down the…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballIRISH SQUAD SHOW: Which College Football teams are the BIGGEST THREAT to Notre Dame winning it all??
Texas? Georgia? Miami? Who is the biggest threat to Notre Dame to stopping them from winning the college football national championship this year?? Our number…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Opponent Preview: Wisconsin's Offseason Overhaul With Ryan Harings
Notre Dame opens the 2026 season against a completely rebuilt Wisconsin team, and this episode breaks down everything Irish fans need to know about Luke…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballREACTION: Notre Dame Lands 4-Star LB Roman Igwebuike
Notre Dame football just landed one of its biggest recruiting commitments of the 2027 cycle as 4-star linebacker Roman Igwebuike gives Marcus Freeman another…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballMailbag! CJ Carr's Heisman Hype, Most Impactful Newcomers, Portal QBs, Memorable Losses, and More!
Is CJ Carr truly a legitimate Heisman contender, which transfer portal additions and freshmen are poised for breakout seasons, and what is the most…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballTop 5 Favorite Notre Dame Football Wins - Featuring Tim Murray (Pt. 2)
The countdown reaches its conclusion as Tyler Wojciak and Tim Murray from VSiN reveal the two Notre Dame football victories that meant the most to them as…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballTop 5 Favorite Notre Dame Football Wins - Featuring Tim Murray (Pt. 1)
What are the most satisfying Notre Dame football victories of the past two decades? Tyler Wojciak is joined by Tim Murray of VSiN to each reveal their personal…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballRanking Notre Dame’s Top 10 Players Entering 2026
Who are the best players on Notre Dame's 2026 football roster? Tyler Wojciak ranks Notre Dame's top 10 players entering the season, breaking down future NFL…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballSpencer McLaughlin on SEC & Big Ten Proposal, Notre Dame's 2026 Record Prediction & Best Games of the Year | Crossover With Locked On CFB
College football could be on the verge of another massive shift as the SEC and Big Ten push new legislative recommendations tied to the Protect College Sports…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballIRISH SQUAD SHOW: How CONFIDENT are you that Marcus Freeman will stay at Notre Dame long term??
Marcus Freeman recently said he wants to retire at Notre Dame. How much do you believe that is really the future for the Fighting Irish? Our number 3 player in…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballMailbag! Trey Tagliaferri Decommitment Explained, Captain Predictions, WR Debate, Shamrock Series Uniforms, and More!
The latest Notre Dame Football mailbag breaks down Trey Tagliaferri's shocking decommitment, the future of the Fighting Irish's 2028 quarterback recruiting…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballBrian Smith Breaks Down Notre Dame's Path to the No. 1 Recruiting Class, Best OL & DL Classes, and the Road Ahead
Notre Dame recruiting is surging toward another elite class, and today's show breaks down whether the Fighting Irish can finish with the No. 1 recruiting class…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballCJ Carr Earns Massive Praise at Manning Passing Academy & Notre Dame Summer Standouts So Far
The glowing reviews of CJ Carr at the Manning Passing Academy headline another massive offseason update as Notre Dame football continues to generate national…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballIRISH SQUAD SHOW: Who is the MOST IMPORTANT defensive player for the Notre Dame in 2026?
Who is the most important player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defense after Leonard Moore? Our number 4 player in Irish history and one thing you would…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballBuilding the Perfect Notre Dame Football Saturday with Luke Smith
How can Notre Dame create the best game day atmosphere in college football? Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to reimagine every part of a Fighting Irish…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballBONUS EPISODE: Notre Dame Lands Elite 5-Star OL Albert Simien and 4-Star QB Trey Tagliaferri
Notre Dame football added two cornerstone commitments as five-star offensive lineman Albert Simien and four-star quarterback Trey Tagliaferri joined the Irish…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballMailbag! Roster Impact of NCAA Changes, Position Group Ceilings, CFP Dream Matchups, and More!
College football's new eligibility rules could dramatically impact Notre Dame's roster for years to come, and today's mailbag breaks down the biggest winners…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballMassive NCAA Rule Change, Marcus Freeman’s Future, & Toughest Stadiums in CFB | Crossover With Locked On College Football
College football is entering a new era as the NCAA moves toward a simplified eligibility model that eliminates redshirts, restructures athlete eligibility, and…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Lands DT Segun Alexander! Who's Next? Plus New NCAA Eligibility Rules
Notre Dame recruiting continues to surge as Marcus Freeman and Charlie Partridge land another elite defensive line prospect, position themselves for several…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Lands Elite WR Julius Jones Jr. & His Brother Andre Jones! Plus, More Commitments on the Way
Notre Dame recruiting continues to gain momentum as the Irish land elite wide receiver Julius Jones Jr., secure a surprise commitment from rising 2028 safety…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Recruiting Roundup With Brian Smith: OV Weekend 2 Recap, Who’s Next to Commit, and More!
Notre Dame recruiting is entering a critical stretch as the Irish look to close on several elite 2027 targets following a massive official visit weekend…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballIRISH SQUAD SHOW: Who is the most IMPORTANT player on the Notre Dame offense after CJ Carr?
Who is the most important player on the Notre Dame offense after CJ Carr? Aneyas Williams at the top of that list? Our number 5 player in Notre Dame history…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballMailbag! Notre Dame NIL Strategy, Wide Receiver Expectations, Biggest Haters, Favorite Memories, and more!
Notre Dame recruiting, NIL strategy, wide receiver recruiting, Charles Jagusah’s recovery, roster building, transfer portal evaluations, and the biggest Notre…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballEric Thomas Shares Latest Notre Dame Recruiting Intel Before Major Official Visit Weekend
Notre Dame's recruiting board is shifting rapidly as the Irish battle for elite prospects like Kaden Henderson, Albert Simien, Brayden Parks, Julius Jones Jr…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Lands Elite 5-Star EDGE Abraham Sesay! Who's Next After a Big Recruiting Shakeup?
Notre Dame football recruiting is making headlines again as Marcus Freeman lands elite 5-star EDGE Abraham Sesay, while 5-star linebacker Kaden Henderson…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballCollege Football’s Top 10 Coaches in 2026 With Spencer McLaughlin | Locked On College Football Crossover
Who are the best coaches in college football entering the 2026 season? Marcus Freeman, Kirby Smart, Ryan Day, Dan Lanning, Curt Cignetti, Steve Sarkisian…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballRecruiting Expert Steve Wiltfong Breaks Down Notre Dame's Top Remaining Recruiting Battles
Notre Dame recruiting is heating up as the Irish battle for elite prospects including Abraham Sesay, Brayden Parks, Kaden Henderson, Albert Simien, Julius…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballIRISH SQUAD SHOW: Which Notre Dame opponent is set up to be a TRAP GAME for the Fighting Irish?
We know the Notre Dame Fighting Irish schedule is not that challenging, but which opponent is a potential trap game for CJ Carr and Marcus Freeman? Manti Te'o…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Recruiting Intel: Irish Trending for Multiple Blue-Chips After Big Weekend
Notre Dame football recruiting may have taken a major step toward another top-five recruiting class after a massive official visit weekend that generated…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballMailbag! Notre Dame Schedule Criticism, Brendan Sorsby Fallout, Recruiting Weekend Intel, and More!
Notre Dame football's schedule criticism, the Brendan Sorsby controversy, C.J. Carr, Marcus Freeman's recruiting operation, official visit weekends, sleeper…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballIRISH SQUAD SHOW: Number 7 player in Notre Dame history & anyone under more pressure than the Irish?
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…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballChristian McCollum Previews Notre Dame's Biggest Recruiting Weekend Of The Year So Far
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…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballDanny Cunningham on the Brendan Sorsby Fallout: Should Notre Dame Move Forward With Texas Tech? Plus, ND-NBA Comparisons
The Brendan Sorsby ruling, Texas Tech controversy, Notre Dame's reported scheduling discussions with the Red Raiders, and the biggest NBA-to-college football…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballRecruiting Roundup with Brian Smith | Crossover with Locked on The Portal
Notre Dame football recruiting faces a potential shake-up as linebacker recruit Amarri Irvin continues visiting other programs, signaling a likely departure…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballSpencer McLaughlin on the CFB Hearing, Super League Concerns & Potential Texas Tech Series | Crossover With Locked on College Football
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…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballMailbag! Potential Notre Dame-Texas Tech Series Potential, Biggest Games in 2026, Future Stars, and Biggest What Ifs
Notre Dame football fans are buzzing about a potential Texas Tech series, the massive showdown with Miami, future stars like Devin Fitzgerald and Teddy…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballIRISH SQUAD SHOW: #8 player in Irish History! Texas Tech vs Notre Dame in the future??
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…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballRecruiting Roundup with Brian Smith | Crossover With Locked On The Portal
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…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame's Most Intriguing Players Entering Summer Workouts
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…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballOffseason Check-In With Luke Smith: Three Things We Like And Three Things We Don't About Notre Dame's Offseason
Notre Dame football recruiting, transfer portal additions, roster building, Marcus Freeman, Charlie Partridge, playoff expansion, wide receiver concerns, and…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballThe New Bill That Could Change College Football, Plus The Top 5 QBs Entering 2026 | Crossover With Locked On College Football
The Protect College Sports Act sparks fierce debate—will it actually save college athletics or trigger seismic changes? Spencer McLaughlin and Tyler Wojciak…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballMailbag! New College Sports Bill, Texas Series Concerns, Future Rivalries, and Recruiting Predictions
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…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballRecruiting Roundup With Eric Thomas: DL Recruiting Momentum, Charlie Partridge’s Impact, LB Concerns, and Updates on Top Targets
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…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Lands Elite EDGE Jackson Vaughn, Defensive Line Recruiting Surge, & More 2027 Updates
Notre Dame football recruiting is surging as the Irish land elite EDGE recruit Jackson Vaughn, continue building a potentially historic defensive line class in…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballNotre Dame Position Group Power Rankings Heading Into 2026 Season
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…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballIRISH SQUAD SHOW: Is Jeremiyah Love a TOP 10 Notre Dame player all-time? Brady Quinn joins the show!
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…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballRoss Dellenger Breaks Down CFP Expansion, Big Ten vs. SEC, and College Football’s Uncertain Future
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…
Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & BasketballMailbag! Offensive & Defensive Ceiling in 2026, Special Teams Questions, Pat Narduzzi’s Weird ND Obsession, and More!
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…