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

Locked On Podcast Network, Tyler Wojciak

Locked On Irish is your daily home for all things Notre Dame athletics. Hosted by Tyler Wojciak, a proud Notre Dame alum and producer at Fox Sports, the show delivers smart analysis, insider insight, and passionate conversation about the Fighting Irish. Tyler has been covering Notre Dame since 2020, bringing years of perspective to every game preview, recruiting update, and postgame reaction. Each episode blends his in-depth breakdowns with interviews from top beat reporters, national analysts, and

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00:40:53

Greg Flammang on Marcus Freeman’s Decision to Stay at...

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2026/01/01

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 program. From there, Tyler and Greg dive into the stunning end of the Notre Dame–USC rivalry, including

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00:34:46

Notre Dame’s Biggest Needs in the Transfer Portal

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2025/12/31

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, explains how many players Notre Dame should add at each spot, examines who is leaving and returning, and

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00:34:40

Notre Dame Basketball Update with Tom Noie:...

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2025/12/30

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 Shrewsberry’s program has truly made. The conversation also dives into life without Markus Burton, the

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00:26:59

BREAKING: Marcus Freeman Agrees to New Contract With...

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2025/12/29

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 the 2026 season. With optimism restored after a turbulent offseason, this move could be the turning

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01:08:51

IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Marcus Freeman says NO to the NFL...

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2025/12/29

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. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the

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00:28:56

Notre Dame’s Frustrating Offseason At A Turning...

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2025/12/26

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 offensive lineman Billy Schrauth declaring for the NFL Draft, analyzes what it means for Notre Dame’s

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00:25:54

Notre Dame–USC Is Over, Key Irish Roster Updates, and...

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2025/12/23

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 declaring for the NFL Draft, transfer portal departures, and which key starters are expected to return

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01:04:50

IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Notre Dame vs USC is DONE and the...

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2025/12/23

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 Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most

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00:34:42

Mailbag! Notre Dame Transfer Portal Intel, Marcus...

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2025/12/19

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 tackles big-picture questions about Marcus Freeman’s future at Notre Dame, the dramatic defensive turnaround

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00:33:36

Recruiting Intel with Eric Thomas: Early Momentum in...

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2025/12/18

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 a historic 2026 cycle, what Teddy Jarrard’s reclassification means for the quarterback room and future

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00:30:00

Notre Dame’s Top Offseason Priorities: Marcus Freeman...

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2025/12/17

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 portal window. Tyler also examines Notre Dame’s recruiting momentum in the Class of 2027, the need for

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00:46:09

2025 Postseason Awards Show With Luke Smith

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2025/12/16

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 real meaning to preseason predictions that aged well and others that absolutely did not, this episode is a

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01:01:17

IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Jeremiyah Love takes home the Doak...

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2025/12/15

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 audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn

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00:38:48

Mailbag! Marcus Freeman NFL Rumors, LB Coach Leaving...

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2025/12/12

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 departures, quarterback plans, and more as the Irish begin a turbulent offseason with plenty of drama and

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00:32:46

Brian Smith on Notre Dame’s Response After CFP Snub,...

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2025/12/11

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 the CFP snub into motivation for a stronger season next year. The episode also provides perspective on

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00:40:49

Pete Sampson on Notre Dame vs. The ACC, Marcus...

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2025/12/10

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-out, Marcus Freeman’s future, the program’s path forward as an independent, and why this offseason may

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00:41:11

Luke Smith On Notre Dame’s CFP Snub, a Broken Playoff...

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2025/12/09

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 independence and the ACC relationship, the “us against the world” mentality forming around the program, and

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00:39:08

REACTION: Notre Dame Snubbed by CFP Committee, Opts...

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2025/12/08

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 why Notre Dame was snubbed, explains the flaws in the CFP committee’s logic, reacts to Notre Dame’s

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01:02:32

IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Notre Dame LEFT OUT of the College...

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2025/12/07

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, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and

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00:29:31

Mailbag! What Notre Dame Needs in the Conference...

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2025/12/05

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 heading into Selection Sunday. He also dives into roster outlook, offseason excitement, and what the

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