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REACTION: Notre Dame Lands 4-Star DT Brayden Parks Jul 23, 2026

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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 recruiting era. Tyler Wojciak reacts to Parks' commitment over Oregon, explains how Marcus Freeman and the Irish won one of their biggest recruiting battles of the 2027 cycle, breaks down Parks' film and long-term projection, examines what this commitment means for Notre Dame's loaded 2027 recruiting class, and looks ahead at what's next for the Irish on the recruiting trail.

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Notre Dame Opponent Preview: Navy With Bill Wagner Jul 23, 2026

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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 AAC championship hopes, the Midshipmen's revamped offense and defense, and what Notre Dame should expect from one of the most unique matchups on its schedule. Tyler Wojciak is joined by longtime Capital Gazette Navy beat reporter Bill Wagner to continue the opponent preview series. Together, they discuss the history and significance of the rivalry, examine why Navy has become one of the top Group of Five programs in college football, evaluate how the Midshipmen replace quarterback Blake Horvath and several offensive stars, break down the defense under Brian Newberry, and look ahead to what could be one of the biggest games on the 2026 schedule.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:26) - State of the Rivalry/CFP Implications

(10:52) - Replacing Blake Horvath

(16:35) - Can Navy Compete?

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Notre Dame Recruiting Roundup With Brian Smith: Brayden Parks Decision Coming, 2027 Defensive Line Class & Marcus Freeman's Recruiting Success Jul 22, 2026

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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 tackle Brayden Parks, and the 2027 recruiting class continues to build national championship potential. Tyler Wojciak, the host of Locked on Irish, joins Brian Smith, the host of The Portal, for a crossover episode to break down the significance of the Brayden Parks decision, compare Notre Dame's loaded 2027 defensive line class to the elite 2026 defensive back haul, discuss the most exciting defensive line prospects in the class, examine where the Irish should expand their recruiting footprint, look ahead to the 2028 cycle, analyze Phil Steele's rankings for Notre Dame's wide receivers and running backs, debate the toughest games on the 2026 schedule, and wrap up by discussing what makes a Saturday in South Bend one of college football's premier game-day experiences.

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IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Mike Golic previews WHY Notre Dame can WIN the National Championship this year! Jul 22, 2026

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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 number 1 player in Fighting Irish history and more!

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Notre Dame Opponent Preview: Miami With Alex Donno Jul 21, 2026

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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 for a November showdown that could shape the College Football Playoff race. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Alex Donno of Locked On Canes to continue the Locked On Irish opponent preview series by breaking down Miami's rise under Mario Cristobal, discussing the Hurricanes' championship expectations, evaluating Darian Mensah, Malachi Toney, and the explosive Miami offense, analyzing whether the rebuilt offensive line and revamped defensive front can replace elite NFL talent, and explaining why this matchup could become a top-five showdown with enormous CFP implications.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:22) - Miami's Championship Expectations

(15:39) - Can Miami's Offense Be Even Better?

(29:53) - Canes Defense & Biggest Questions

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Notre Dame Opponent Preview: Purdue With Nick Arvin Jul 20, 2026

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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 competitive again before Notre Dame arrives in West Lafayette for the Irish's first true road game of the 2026 season. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Nick Arvin of Locked On Boilermakers to continue the opponent preview series by breaking down the state of Purdue football under Barry Odom, what this rivalry game means to the Boilermakers, evaluating Ryan Browne and Purdue's rebuilt offense, and examining whether a revamped defense can give Notre Dame a much tougher challenge this season.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:22) - Barry Odom Rebuild & Rivalry Stakes

(12:29) - Purdue Offense Preview

(20:44) - Defensive Turnaround?

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Top College Football Programs for the Next Five Years & 2026 Bold Predictions With Spencer McLaughlin Jul 18, 2026

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Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, and Indiana headline a debate over which college football programs are best positioned to dominate the next five years, while bold predictions include Lincoln Riley's future at USC and why Texas and LSU could fall short despite championship-caliber talent. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak joins Spencer McLaughlin of Locked On College Football to first rank the five programs with the brightest long-term outlook before shifting to an "Anything Can Happen" discussion featuring fearless predictions on the Trojans, the SEC, and the 2026 college football season.

(0:00) - Intro

(0:07) - Top 5 Programs Next 5 Years

(13:10) - Bold/Crazy Predictions for 2026 Season

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Mailbag! Brian Kelly Interview Reaction, WR Concerns & Expectations, Recruiting What Ifs, and More! Jul 17, 2026

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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 featuring Manti Te'o, Rocket Ismail, and Jeremiyah Love headline another loaded Notre Dame Football mailbag packed with recruiting analysis, roster breakdowns, and season predictions. Tyler Wojciak answers viewer questions about the wide receivers, Bryce Young's breakout potential, the Brian Kelly interview, Notre Dame's biggest missed recruiting opportunities, and even builds the perfect Fighting Irish quarterback before wrapping up another week and looking ahead to the continuation of the opponent preview series.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:16) - WR Concerns

(11:26) - Brian Kelly Reaction & Heisman Debate

(21:00) - Biggest Recruiting What-Ifs & Perfect Notre Dame QB

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Notre Dame Opponent Preview: BYU With Jake Hatch Jul 16, 2026

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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 returning production, a rising star at quarterback, one of the nation's best running backs, and legitimate College Football Playoff aspirations. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Jake Hatch of Locked On Cougars to continue the opponent preview series by breaking down the state of the BYU program, the emotion surrounding this matchup, Bear Bachmeier's rise, LJ Martin and the Cougars' offense, the strengths and questions surrounding the defense, and what each team must do to come away with a massive October victory.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:23) - BYU's Rise & Notre Dame Showdown

(11:10) - Breaking Down the Cougars' Offense

(20:57) - Inside BYU's Defense

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Notre Dame Opponent Preview: North Carolina with Isaac Schade Jul 15, 2026

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Bill Belichick, Bobby Petrino, a completely rebuilt roster, and one of Notre Dame's most intriguing opponents headline this in-depth North Carolina football preview as the Irish prepare for a pivotal 2026 matchup in Chapel Hill. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Isaac Schade of Locked On Tar Heels to continue the opponent preview series, breaking down where the Tar Heels stand entering Year Two under Belichick before diving into the offensive outlook under Bobby Petrino, the quarterback battle, Jordan Shipp and the skill talent, the rebuilt offensive line, Steve Belichick's defense, the biggest defensive playmakers, North Carolina's weaknesses, and how the Tar Heels match up with Notre Dame.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:25) - Bill Belichick’s Rebuild

(16:17) - Bobby Petrino & The UNC Offense

(28:28) - Steve Belichick’s UNC Defense

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