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 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 former players, giving listeners unique perspectives they won’t find anywhere else. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network—your team, every day. Follow Tyler on Twitter: @TylerWojciak Subscribe on YouTube: Locked On Irish

  1. Notre Dame's Most Intriguing Players Entering Summer Workouts

    16h ago

    Notre 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 season. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the eight most fascinating players on Notre Dame's roster entering the summer.   (0:00) - Intro (1:27) - Wild Cards & Dark Horses (11:40) - Breakouts & Comebacks (20:59) - Sleeper & Breakout Star   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciak Follow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrish Follow Locked On Irish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonirishpod/?hl=en Subscribe to Locked on Irish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ   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 join your team’s community: https://lockedonirish.supercast.com/   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min
  2. Offseason Check-In With Luke Smith: Three Things We Like And Three Things We Don't About Notre Dame's Offseason

    1d ago

    Offseason 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 the biggest offseason storylines are all under the microscope in this full offseason check-in. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to break down the three things they've liked most about Notre Dame's offseason through the first 185 days, including Charlie Partridge's recruiting impact, Notre Dame's evolving roster strategy, Aneyas Williams, Rodney Dunham, and more. Then they turn their attention to the biggest frustrations and concerns of the offseason, from scheduling criticism and playoff politics to questions at wide receiver and the state of Notre Dame basketball.   (0:00) - Intro (1:10) - What We’ve Liked About The Offseason (23:26) - What We Haven’t Liked   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciak Follow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrish Follow Locked On Irish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonirishpod/?hl=en Subscribe to Locked on Irish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ   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 join your team’s community: https://lockedonirish.supercast.com/   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min
  3. The New Bill That Could Change College Football, Plus The Top 5 QBs Entering 2026 | Crossover With Locked On College Football

    2d ago

    The 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 break down the proposed legislation’s sweeping effects on Notre Dame, the SEC, and the Big Ten, dissecting the potential end of unlimited transfers, the implications for media rights, and mounting tensions over a possible Super League. Can Congress provide the national standards college sports desperately need, or will power conferences go their own way? They also tackle the top five quarterbacks in college football heading into the season.   (0:00) - Intro (0:55) - Protect College Sports Act Reaction (10:57) - How the PCSA Impacts Notre Dame (20:31) - Top 5 QBs Entering 2026   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciak Follow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrish Follow Locked On Irish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonirishpod/?hl=en Subscribe to Locked on Irish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ   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 join your team’s community: https://lockedonirish.supercast.com/   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min
  4. Mailbag! New College Sports Bill, Texas Series Concerns, Future Rivalries, and Recruiting Predictions

    5d ago

    Mailbag! 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 predictions, roster analysis, and major changes coming to college athletics headline today’s show. Tyler Wojciak breaks down a new bipartisan college sports bill and what it could mean for Notre Dame, reacts to concerning comments from Texas AD Chris Del Conte about the 2028 and 2029 series with the Irish, discusses whether a 24-team playoff could revive rivalries with USC and Michigan, answers questions about summer workouts and safety depth, predicts Notre Dame’s next recruiting commitments, and wraps up with some Friday mailbag fun.   (0:00) - Intro (1:17) - College Sports Shakeup (13:02) - Rivalries & Summer Workouts (24:24) - Fun Mailbag Questions   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciak Follow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrish Follow Locked On Irish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonirishpod/?hl=en Subscribe to Locked on Irish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ   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 join your team’s community: https://lockedonirish.supercast.com/   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    30 min
  5. Recruiting Roundup With Eric Thomas: DL Recruiting Momentum, Charlie Partridge’s Impact, LB Concerns, and Updates on Top Targets

    6d ago

    Recruiting 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, and several other top national targets still heavily in play for Marcus Freeman. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Irish Illustrated recruiting insider Eric Thomas to break down Jackson Vaughn’s upside, explain why Notre Dame’s defensive line recruiting has dramatically improved, discuss the latest on Brayden Parks, Abraham Sesay, Albert Simien, Kaden Henderson, Osani Gayles, Greedy James, and more, and preview what could become another massive June recruiting run for the Irish.   (0:00) - Intro (1:22) - DL Recruiting Surge (15:39) - Questions at LB & TE (27:57) - WR & DB Updates   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciak Follow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrish Follow Locked On Irish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonirishpod/?hl=en Subscribe to Locked on Irish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ   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 join your team’s community: https://lockedonirish.supercast.com/   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min
  6. Notre Dame Lands Elite EDGE Jackson Vaughn, Defensive Line Recruiting Surge, & More 2027 Updates

    May 27

    Notre 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 the 2027 recruiting cycle, and push for major targets like Brayden Parks, Abraham Sesay, Albert Simien, Osani Gayles, and Kaden Henderson. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Vaughn’s commitment, explains why Notre Dame could be assembling the best defensive line haul in program history, analyzes the impact of Charlie Partridge on the recruiting trail, and looks ahead at which top recruits could be next to join Marcus Freeman’s loaded 2027 class.   (0:00) - Intro (1:03) - Jackson Vaughn Commitment Breakdown (12:36) - Historic DL Class Taking Shape (23:55) - Who’s Next?   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciak Follow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrish Follow Locked On Irish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonirishpod/?hl=en Subscribe to Locked on Irish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ   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 join your team’s community: https://lockedonirish.supercast.com/   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    30 min
  7. Notre Dame Position Group Power Rankings Heading Into 2026 Season

    May 26

    Notre 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 Heisman-caliber quarterback in CJ Carr, and multiple position groups capable of carrying the Irish into the national championship conversation. Tyler Wojciak breaks down and ranks every Notre Dame position group from No. 1 through No. 10.   (0:00) - Intro (1:38) - Positions 1-3 (11:21) - Positions 4-7 (22:20) - Positions 8-10   Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciak Follow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrish Follow Locked On Irish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonirishpod/?hl=en Subscribe to Locked on Irish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ   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 join your team’s community: https://lockedonirish.supercast.com/   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  8. IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Is Jeremiyah Love a TOP 10 Notre Dame player all-time? Brady Quinn joins the show!

    May 26

    IRISH 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 about 16? And former Irish QB Brady Quinn joins the show!    Everydayer ClubIf 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 join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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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 former players, giving listeners unique perspectives they won’t find anywhere else. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network—your team, every day. Follow Tyler on Twitter: @TylerWojciak Subscribe on YouTube: Locked On Irish

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