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

Tyler Wojciak goes live for Sunday Night Live to break down more takeaways from Notre Dame’s win over Michigan State and explain why an imperfect performance could ultimately benefit Marcus Freeman’s team. First, Tyler examines the mistakes and missed opportunities that gave the Irish plenty to correct despite another convincing victory. Then, he dives into Micah Gilbert’s breakout performance, CJ Carr’s continued strong play and the encouraging developments surrounding the Notre Dame offense before turning to another excellent performance from Chris Ash’s defense and the confidence the defensive coordinator clearly has in his group. Finally, T...

Tyler Wojciak reacts to Notre Dame’s 27-10 victory over Michigan State as the Fighting Irish improve to 3-0 and reclaim the Megaphone Trophy in the return of the historic rivalry. Tyler breaks down CJ Carr’s performance, his growing connection with Micah Gilbert, another uneven night for Notre Dame’s running game and offensive line, and the mistakes that prevented the Irish from putting the game away earlier. Tyler also dives into a strong performance from the Notre Dame defense, including big plays from Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Luke Talich, Adon Shuler and a pass rush that took over late. Plus...

Micah Gilbert had 170 receiving yards, Nolan James ran for 121 and a TD, Luke Talich had a sack and interception as Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish move to 3-0 in 27 to 10 victory vs Michigan State.
 

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Tyler Wojciak gets Notre Dame fans ready for Saturday night’s primetime matchup against Michigan State with his five biggest things to watch before kickoff. He starts with the latest weather concerns and how rain could impact the game before breaking down whether Notre Dame’s struggling rushing attack is ready for a breakout performance, how the Irish defense plans to contain Michigan State running back Cam Edwards, and whether CJ Carr will continue spreading the ball around to Notre Dame’s deep wide receiver room. Tyler also examines whether the Irish can match the intensity they brought against Rice b...

Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak answers Notre Dame football fan questions ahead of Saturday night’s matchup with Michigan State. He starts with the latest weather forecast for Notre Dame Stadium and how heavy rain could impact CJ Carr and the passing game, before breaking down Micah Gilbert’s opportunity at wide receiver, the linebacker rotation with Drayk Bowen, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and Jaiden Ausberry, and a Notre Dame defender poised for a big game. Then, Tyler discusses the pressure on Aneyas Williams, whether Nolan James Jr. could eventually challenge him for the starting running back job, Jonaz Walton’s pote...

yler Wojciak, host of Locked On Irish, is joined by Irish Illustrated recruiting analyst Eric Thomas to break down the latest developments surrounding Notre Dame football recruiting. They start with the 2027 class, including which commits are making noise this fall, which prospects could rise in the rankings, where things stand with five-star linebacker Kaden Henderson and whether the Irish could still add to the class. Then, Tyler and Eric dive into the unusual situation surrounding quarterback commit Champ Monds and what his lack of recent playing experience could mean for Notre Dame’s future QB plans. Finally, they turn th...

Previewing Michigan State and Notre Dame! is the Fighting Irish run game a real concern? What does pressing for Aneyas Williams mean? Marcus Freeman and the Irish add Nebraska to the future schedule and more!
 

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Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak joins Locked On Spartans host Matt Sheehan for a Notre Dame-Michigan State crossover ahead of the return of the historic rivalry Saturday night. First, Matt turns the questions over to Tyler for the Notre Dame perspective and what the Fighting Irish have shown through their first two games. Then, Tyler gets Matt’s view of the Pat Fitzgerald era, whether Alessio Milivojevic can make Notre Dame pay if the Irish shut down Cam Edwards, how Joe Rossi could approach CJ Carr and the Notre Dame offense, what Jordan Hall’s return means for the...

Tyler Wojciak, host of Locked On Irish, previews Notre Dame’s primetime showdown with Michigan State as the historic rivalry returns for the first time since 2017. He starts with why the talent gap between the Fighting Irish and Spartans should ultimately decide this game, while breaking down the history of the rivalry, what’s at stake and why Pat Fitzgerald’s team could still make Notre Dame work early. Then, Tyler scouts Michigan State’s offense and defense, including Cam Edwards, Alessio Milivojevic and Jordan Hall, before explaining why Notre Dame’s run defense and pass rush should have major adva...

Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith for their weekly Tuesday final thoughts on Notre Dame’s 52-0 win over Rice, beginning with Luke’s boots-on-the-ground report from South Bend and fan submissions from the home opener. They break down the biggest positives from the blowout, including the return of Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Bryce Young’s emergence, Notre Dame’s defensive line depth, nine different wide receivers making plays, freshman Rodney Dunham flashing, and encouraging debuts from quarterbacks Noah Grubbs and Teddy Jarrard. They also examine the concerns surrounding Notre Dame’s running game and Aneyas Williams, discuss the student section’s...

Tyler Wojciak reacts to Marcus Freeman’s Monday press conference following Notre Dame’s dominant 52-0 shutout victory over Rice. He starts with the latest Notre Dame injury and depth chart news before breaking down Freeman’s early thoughts on Michigan State and Pat Fitzgerald, along with his fascinating perspective on the race to improve throughout the college football season. Tyler then dives into Notre Dame’s running game after Freeman revealed the coaching staff met Sunday to examine potential changes to its keys and aiming points, and explains why the Irish are clearly making the rushing attack a major pr...

Tyler Wojciak hosts the first Sunday Night Live of the 2026 season to take a deeper look at Notre Dame’s 52-0 shutout of Rice and what the dominant performance says about the Irish through two games. First, Tyler breaks down the big-picture takeaways from a complete performance by CJ Carr, the Notre Dame offense and another dominant showing from the Irish defense. Then, he examines the biggest concern coming out of the win: a running game that produced just 118 yards against Rice, what Notre Dame needs from Aneyas Williams and Nolan James Jr., and why the strong second half ag...

Tyler Wojciak provides his instant reaction to Notre Dame’s 52-0 win over Rice in the 2026 home opener.

(0:00) - Intro

(0:40) - Offense Explodes

(11:58) - Defense Dominates

(25:07) - Backups Impress

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CJ Carr throws for 4 touchdowns, Nolan James run for 2 and Adon Shuler got the party started with a crushing hit and Boubacar Traore defensive touchdown as Notre Dame blows out the Rice Owls.
 

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Tyler Wojciak, host of Locked On Irish, gets Notre Dame fans ready for the Fighting Irish home opener against the Rice Owls with his five biggest things to watch on gameday.

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Tyler Wojciak, host of Locked On Irish, answers Notre Dame football questions ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Rice in the Friday Mailbag. First, he breaks down where Notre Dame ranked nationally in explosive plays last season, what he needs to see from Jaden Greathouse and Mylan Graham, whether Jordan Faison can become one of college football’s best wide receivers, and who could emerge as Notre Dame’s No. 2 receiver. Then, Tyler examines what Rice’s defense could throw at CJ Carr and the Irish offense, whether the current running backs are being unfairly compared to Jeremiyah Love and Jada...

The Portal host Brian Smith is joined by Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak to break down the biggest questions surrounding Notre Dame football after Week 1. First, they discuss the season-ending injury to 2027 quarterback commit Champ Monds and what it could mean for the future of the Notre Dame quarterback room, including whether the Irish could pursue a transfer quarterback if CJ Carr enters the NFL Draft after the season. Then, Brian and Tyler examine Notre Dame’s offensive performance against Wisconsin, how improved offensive line play allowed the Irish to become more aggressive in the second half, and wh...

Notre Dame football enters its 2026 home opener against Rice as a massive favorite, but Saturday is about more than simply beating the Owls: the Irish have an opportunity to dominate an overmatched opponent, develop their young players, expand the defensive rotation, establish the wide receivers and continue building an offensive line that took a major step forward against Wisconsin. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak sets the stage for Notre Dame vs. Rice before breaking down Scott Abell’s unique gun-choice rushing attack and how the Irish defense can shut it down, then examines a vulnerable Rice defense and wh...

CJ Carr, Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 1-0 heading into their game with the Rice Owls. How do the Irish start faster? Impact of injuries and facing the triple option. Eli Riordan and Jadarian Price make their NFL debuts!
 

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Notre Dame football opened the 2026 season with a 41-13 win over Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, but a closer look at CJ Carr, the offensive line, Notre Dame’s defense, the running backs and several key position battles reveals much more about the Fighting Irish than the final score. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to start with their boots-on-the-ground report from Green Bay before breaking down three things they liked from Notre Dame’s season opener, including Carr’s command of the offense, Anthonie Knapp’s performance and the physicality of the Irish defense, followed...

Marcus Freeman delivered significant Notre Dame injury news ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Rice, announcing that defensive starters Brauntae Johnson and Jason Onye will miss multiple weeks after suffering injuries against Wisconsin, although both are expected back this season. Tyler Wojciak reacts to the latest updates, including Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa trending toward a return, Luke Talich stepping into a starting role and Tionne Gray and Francis Brewu preparing for larger workloads. Plus, Freeman evaluates CJ Carr’s performance against Wisconsin, praises Bryce Young and Anthonie Knapp, explains Notre Dame’s right guard rotation and discusses how the Irish are handli...

Notre Dame football opened the 2026 season with a 41-13 win over Wisconsin at Lambeau Field as CJ Carr delivered a poised performance, the Fighting Irish defense smothered the Badgers’ rushing attack, and Notre Dame overcame an uneven first half to dominate the final two quarters. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak breaks down the victory from start to finish, beginning with the big-picture takeaways and the reaction to Notre Dame’s slow start before evaluating Carr, Mike Denbrock’s play calling, Aneyas Williams, Nolan James Jr., the wide receivers and offensive line, then turning to a dominant defensive effort featur...

It wasn't a great first half for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish but they pulled away from Wisconsin in the 2nd half and Marcus Freeman's squad is 1-0. Aneyus Williams was dominant, CJ Carr and Jordan Faison connected on some big passes and DJ McKinney had a pick 6 in the victory!
 

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Notre Dame football is finally back, and five key storylines surrounding CJ Carr, the Fighting Irish offensive line, wide receivers and defense will be worth watching when Notre Dame faces Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in the 2026 season opener. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak begins with the offensive line and the uncertainty at right guard before breaking down how Carr handles a defense designed to limit the deep ball, Christian Gray’s first game at nickel, whether Armel Mukam can validate his breakout offseason and whether Jordan Faison, Jaden Greathouse, Mylan Graham and Micah Gilbert are ready to emerge as...

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin takes center stage at Lambeau Field as the Fighting Irish and Badgers prepare for a massive Week 1 matchup featuring major stakes, offensive line injury questions, critical matchups and plenty of intrigue surrounding how the season opener will unfold. Locked On Badgers host Ryan Harings is joined by Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak for a full Notre Dame-Wisconsin crossover preview, beginning with what this game means for both programs and the atmosphere expected at Lambeau Field before breaking down Wisconsin’s offensive line injuries, the matchups that could determine the Badgers’ chances of pulling off the...

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin predictions take center stage as the Irish prepare to open the 2026 college football season at Lambeau Field, with the turnover battle, CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, Jordan Faison and the Badgers defense all under the microscope. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak opens the first Friday Mailbag of the season by breaking down the biggest X-factor against Wisconsin, projecting Notre Dame’s offensive production and picking his players of the game; then he evaluates Wisconsin linebacker Mason Posa, the best defenders Notre Dame will face this season, former Irish players on the 2026 schedule and his five mo...

Wisconsin enters its season opener against Notre Dame with pressure on Luke Fickell, a rebuilt roster, dual-threat quarterback Colton Joseph and major questions surrounding an offense trying to take a significant step forward in 2026. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak is joined by Badger247’s Nick Osen to discuss the state of Wisconsin football coming out of fall camp, Fickell’s future and what playing Notre Dame at Lambeau Field means for the Badgers before breaking down Joseph, Wisconsin’s offensive line, its unproven receiving corps and what the offense must accomplish against the Notre Dame defense. They then flip t...

Notre Dame football is finally back, and the 2026 season begins at Lambeau Field against Wisconsin with massive expectations, intriguing matchups and 273 days of anticipation leading into kickoff. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak starts with what’s at stake for Marcus Freeman and the Irish after the longest offseason in recent memory, the history surrounding the Shamrock Series matchup and why fans should embrace the excitement without treating Week 1 as a referendum on the entire season. Then, he breaks down Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph, the Badgers’ rushing attack, their vulnerable offensive line and the keys for the Notre Dame defe...

Notre Dame football enters the 2026 season with massive expectations, and this full game-by-game preview breaks down the Irish schedule, the biggest tests against Wisconsin, BYU, Miami and SMU, and a potential path through the College Football Playoff. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak starts with Notre Dame’s September slate, moves into a challenging midseason stretch featuring a hostile trip to BYU and a potentially massive showdown with Miami, then closes with the final three games before revealing his official regular-season record and predicting exactly how far the Irish will go in the College Football Playoff.

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Notre Dame released its first official depth chart of the 2026 season ahead of the Week 1 matchup against Wisconsin, revealing major developments along the offensive line, a settled wide receiver rotation, surprising movement at defensive tackle and several position battles that will continue into the season opener. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak reacts to Marcus Freeman's first game-week press conference, beginning with Notre Dame naming CJ Carr, Jordan Faison, Drayk Bowen and Adon Shuler as captains before breaking down Ashton Craig's return at center, the ongoing right guard competition, Notre Dame's receiver rotation, Armel Mukam's rise at defensive tackle...

What will Notre Dame's record be in 2026? Will Marcus Freeman win a national championship? Will CJ Carr win the Heisman? We preview the Fighting Irish first game vs the Wisconsin Badgers and more!
 

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Brady Quinn goes inside the unforgettable moments, games and stories that defined his Notre Dame football career, including the 2005 Bush Push against USC, the dramatic 2006 UCLA comeback and his transformation into one of the greatest quarterbacks in Fighting Irish history. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak sits down with Quinn for Part 2 of their hour-plus conversation to revisit why he chose Notre Dame, his difficult first two seasons, the arrival of Charlie Weis, when he realized the Irish could be special in 2005, the atmosphere surrounding USC, his go-ahead touchdown drive against the Trojans, the expectations and lessons of 2006, his...

Notre Dame enters the 2026 college football season with legitimate national championship expectations, CJ Carr back at quarterback and Marcus Freeman leading one of the deepest and most talented rosters in the country. Tyler Wojciak is joined by former Notre Dame quarterback and FOX college football analyst Brady Quinn to discuss why the expectations surrounding the Fighting Irish have reached another level, what makes Carr special and how he can take another step in Year 2, how Mike Denbrock’s offense could evolve without Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, the versatility of Notre Dame’s wide receivers, Freeman’s growth as a head...

Notre Dame enters the 2026 college football season with national championship expectations, a loaded roster and plenty of anticipation for its Week 1 showdown against Wisconsin. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak joins Locked On Badgers host Ryan Harings for a bonus crossover episode to explain the big-picture state of Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame football program and how the Fighting Irish are approaching the season opener before breaking down CJ Carr and the Notre Dame offense, a deep and talented Irish defense, and the biggest questions surrounding special teams entering the 2026 season.

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Notre Dame enters the 2026 college football season with legitimate national championship expectations, but what must the Fighting Irish prove against Wisconsin to show that the preseason hype is justified? Tyler Wojciak opens the Friday mailbag by comparing this Notre Dame team to the 2024 national championship runner-up, identifying what he needs to see from CJ Carr and the Irish in Week 1 and revealing his most intriguing players to watch against Wisconsin; then, he projects Notre Dame’s captains, breaks down the kick-return battle and explains how Kedren Young and the tight ends could improve the short-yardage offense before assessing Cam Wi...

Notre Dame football enters the 2026 season with national championship expectations, CJ Carr leading the offense, potential breakout stars across the roster and a loaded schedule featuring massive games against Miami and SMU. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith for their sixth annual preseason awards show, as they predict Notre Dame’s freshman of the year and biggest breakout player, identify players whose development could shape the future, examine the offensive line, pick the best win and strangest game of the season, and finish by naming their 2026 Fighting Irish MVP.

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Notre Dame football enters the 2026 season with one of the deepest defenses in the country, featuring major breakout candidates along the defensive line, an abundance of options in the secondary and a loaded linebacker rotation. Tyler Wojciak projects the complete Fighting Irish defensive depth chart, beginning with the remarkable rise of Armel Mukam and Notre Dame’s defensive line rotation, then breaking down Christian Gray’s move to nickel, Jayden Sanders’ versatility and an elite safety room before finishing with Drayk Bowen, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and the challenge of distributing snaps across a stacked linebacker unit.

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Notre Dame football has wrapped up training camp, and the Fighting Irish offense is taking shape as CJ Carr and company begin preparing for the September 6 matchup against Wisconsin. Tyler Wojciak breaks down his final projected Notre Dame offensive depth chart before the official version arrives next week, starting with the quarterback and running back rotations before examining a deep wide receiver room and the pecking order at tight end, then finishing with Joe Rudolph's revamped offensive line and the biggest questions surrounding the starting five.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:33) - Quarterback & Running Back

Notre Dame football training camp is in the books, and major developments at wide receiver, defensive line, offensive line, running back and across the freshman class have reshaped the outlook for the Fighting Irish ahead of Wisconsin and a season filled with College Football Playoff and national championship expectations. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak is joined by The Athletic’s Pete Sampson to break down the biggest headlines and unanswered questions from camp, including Armel Mukam’s emergence and Mylan Graham’s outlook, before examining the offensive line with Ashton Craig and Joe Otting, the backup quarterback situation, Aneyas...

Jim Flanigan joins the show! Then we discuss which newest member of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish we are most excited for this season. Is it Mylan Graham? Quincy Porter or someone else? Marcus Freeman's handling of the college football chaos and more! 
 

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