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

Latest Episodes:

Notre Dame Opponent Preview: Michigan State with Matt Sheehan Jul 14, 2026

Show notes

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 Spartans under Pat Fitzgerald, the outlook for Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish, the biggest storylines surrounding both programs, and what fans should expect when these longtime rivals meet under the lights at Notre Dame Stadium. Tyler Wojciak joins Matt Sheehan of Locked On Spartans to discuss the significance of renewing the rivalry, examine Notre Dame's roster and expectations heading into the 2026 season, then flip the conversation to Michigan State's revamped team, key players, biggest strengths, and the challenges the Spartans will present in one of Notre Dame's marquee home games.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:35) - Big Picture

(12:09) - ND Breakdown

(20:56) - MSU Breakdown

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.

IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Which College Football teams are the BIGGEST THREAT to Notre Dame winning it all?? Jul 14, 2026

Show notes

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 2 player in Irish history and our favorite Notre Dame win of all time!

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://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

FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Notre Dame Opponent Preview: Wisconsin's Offseason Overhaul With Ryan Harings Jul 13, 2026

Show notes

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 Fickell, transfer quarterback Colton Joseph, the Badgers' revamped roster, biggest strengths, biggest weaknesses, and what to expect when these two programs meet at Lambeau Field. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Ryan Harings of Locked On Badgers for the first installment of a new opponent preview series. They discuss the current state of the Wisconsin program and Luke Fickell's future, dive into the Badgers' new-look offense led by transfer quarterback Colton Joseph, break down the defense and its top playmakers, and close by discussing what a successful 2026 season would look like for Wisconsin.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:13) - Big Picture

(15:40) - Wisconsin’s Offense

(24:40) - Wisconsin Defense Breakdown

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

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

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

REACTION: Notre Dame Lands 4-Star LB Roman Igwebuike Jul 11, 2026

Show notes

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 blue-chip defender and helps fill the Irish's biggest remaining need at linebacker. Tyler Wojciak breaks down how Notre Dame won the battle over Clemson, Missouri, Tennessee and others, evaluates Igwebuike's scouting report, projects where he fits into the future linebacker room, explains what his commitment means for Notre Dame's top-ranked recruiting class, and looks ahead to the biggest remaining target still left on the board.

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

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Odoo
Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.

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

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mailbag! CJ Carr's Heisman Hype, Most Impactful Newcomers, Portal QBs, Memorable Losses, and More! Jul 10, 2026

Show notes

Is CJ Carr truly a legitimate Heisman contender, which transfer portal additions and freshmen are poised for breakout seasons, and what is the most heartbreaking regular-season loss in Notre Dame football history? Tyler Wojciak breaks down whether Carr's Heisman hype is justified, debates Kenny Minchey's future, identifies the Irish newcomers most likely to make a major impact, and revisits Notre Dame's biggest heartbreaks.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:26) - CJ Carr Heisman Hype

(12:19) - Most Impactful Newcomers

(23:22) - Biggest Heartbreaks

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

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Odoo
Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.

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

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Top 5 Favorite Notre Dame Football Wins - Featuring Tim Murray (Pt. 2) Jul 09, 2026

Show notes

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 lifelong Fighting Irish fans, then react to memorable submissions from fans and friends of the show. In part two of this series, Tyler and Tim finish their personal top-five countdowns, debate what made these unforgettable wins so satisfying, and highlight favorite memories submitted by Notre Dame fans, media members, and fellow members of the college football community.

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

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Odoo
Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.

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

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Top 5 Favorite Notre Dame Football Wins - Featuring Tim Murray (Pt. 1) Jul 08, 2026

Show notes

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 top five favorite Fighting Irish wins, looking back at unforgettable moments, iconic upsets, rivalry victories, College Football Playoff triumphs, and the games that defined them as Notre Dame fans. Tyler and Tim explain the criteria behind their lists, count down their favorite wins one by one, debate why certain games stand above the rest, and share the memories that made those victories so unforgettable.

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

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Odoo
Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.

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

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ranking Notre Dame’s Top 10 Players Entering 2026 Jul 07, 2026

Show notes

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 stars, All-American candidates, breakout performers, and the biggest difference-makers expected to lead Notre Dame's College Football Playoff pursuit in 2026.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:15) - Top 1-3

(11:23) - Top 4-6

(21:30) - Top 7-10

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

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Odoo
Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.

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

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spencer McLaughlin on SEC & Big Ten Proposal, Notre Dame's 2026 Record Prediction & Best Games of the Year | Crossover With Locked On CFB Jul 06, 2026

Show notes

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 Act, while Notre Dame's 2026 outlook and the biggest games of the upcoming season are also on the table. Tyler Wojciak of Locked On Irish joins Spencer McLaughlin on Locked On College Football to break down Ross Dellenger's latest reporting on the SEC and Big Ten's proposed changes, including the debate surrounding media-rights pooling, before Spencer gives his official prediction for Notre Dame's 2026 record and the two wrap up by ranking the college football games they're most excited to watch this season.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:04) - SEC & Big Ten's New Proposal

(12:23) - Notre Dame Record Prediction & Reaction

(24:20) - Top 5 College Football Games in 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

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Odoo
Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.

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

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IRISH SQUAD SHOW: How CONFIDENT are you that Marcus Freeman will stay at Notre Dame long term?? Jul 06, 2026

Show notes

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 Notre Dame history and the wildest college football stories we have heard!

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Odoo
Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.

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. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

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

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected