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Mailbag! Trey Tagliaferri Decommitment Explained, Captain Predictions, WR Debate, Shamrock Series Uniforms, and More! Jul 03, 2026

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The latest Notre Dame Football mailbag breaks down Trey Tagliaferri's shocking decommitment, the future of the Fighting Irish's 2028 quarterback recruiting, captain predictions, Kedren Young's recovery, wide receiver expectations, Shamrock Series uniforms, and much more. Tyler Wojciak explains what really happened with Tagliaferri before predicting this year's team captains, discusses the running back depth chart, answers over/under questions for Notre Dame quarterbacks, debates the best Irish wide receiver room of the modern era, shares his dream Notre Dame documentary, reacts to the leaked Shamrock Series uniforms, and finishes with a Cleveland sports vs. Notre Dame championship debate.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:28) - Trey Tagliaferri Fallout & Notre Dame's Next QB

(15:23) - Captain Predictions, Kedren Young & QB Over/Unders

(27:08) - Dream Documentaries, Uniforms & Cleveland Sports

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Brian Smith Breaks Down Notre Dame's Path to the No. 1 Recruiting Class, Best OL & DL Classes, and the Road Ahead Jul 02, 2026

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Notre Dame recruiting is surging toward another elite class, and today's show breaks down whether the Fighting Irish can finish with the No. 1 recruiting class in America, evaluate five-star commits Albert Simien and Segun Alexander, analyze the remaining 2027 recruiting targets, and look ahead to the future of Notre Dame football recruiting. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Locked On recruiting expert Brian Smith from the Portal to discuss what it would take for Notre Dame to overtake the nation's top-ranked classes, the biggest remaining priorities in the 2027 cycle, why Simien and Alexander could become cornerstone prospects, whether the Irish have the nation's best offensive and defensive line classes, how the new five-in-five eligibility rule could reshape roster construction, and what to expect from early 2028 commits Trey Tagliaferri and Andre Jones.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:58) - No. 1 Class Possibility

(15:40) - Best OL & DL Class

(26:21) - What’s Next?

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CJ Carr Earns Massive Praise at Manning Passing Academy & Notre Dame Summer Standouts So Far Jul 01, 2026

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The glowing reviews of CJ Carr at the Manning Passing Academy headline another massive offseason update as Notre Dame football continues to generate national buzz heading into the 2026 season. Tyler Wojciak reacts to McShay naming Carr the clear MVP of the Manning Passing Academy and explains why the praise goes far beyond arm talent. Then, Tyler shares the latest on several Irish players building momentum this summer, including Ian Premer, Mylan Graham, Rodney Dunham, Ebenezar Ewetade, Matty Augustine and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, before wrapping up with updates on DJ McKinney, Quincy Porter and Charles Jagusah as Notre Dame continues preparing for fall camp.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:16) - CJ Carr Shines At Manning Passing Academy

(13:00) - Summer Stock Rising

(24:47) - Latest Injury Updates

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IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Who is the MOST IMPORTANT defensive player for the Notre Dame in 2026? Jul 01, 2026

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Who is the most important player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defense after Leonard Moore? Our number 4 player in Irish history and one thing you would change about college football right now?

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Building the Perfect Notre Dame Football Saturday with Luke Smith Jun 30, 2026

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How can Notre Dame create the best game day atmosphere in college football? Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to reimagine every part of a Fighting Irish football Saturday, from the stadium experience and tailgating traditions to the NBC television broadcast. They discuss what Notre Dame should change inside Notre Dame Stadium, debate music, traditions and fan engagement, build the ultimate tailgating guide for fans heading to South Bend, and finish by breaking down how NBC could improve its television presentation for Irish games.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:34) - ND Stadium Experience

(15:30) - Tailgate Guide

(28:51) - ND on NBC Fixes

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BONUS EPISODE: Notre Dame Lands Elite 5-Star OL Albert Simien and 4-Star QB Trey Tagliaferri Jun 26, 2026

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Notre Dame football added two cornerstone commitments as five-star offensive lineman Albert Simien and four-star quarterback Trey Tagliaferri joined the Irish, giving Marcus Freeman another major recruiting victory and strengthening one of the nation's top 2027 and 2028 classes. Tyler Wojciak breaks down how Notre Dame beat out SEC powers for Simien, why Tagliaferri is such an important addition to the future of the quarterback room, evaluates both players on film, projects where they fit in the program, and looks ahead to what's next as the Irish close in on another elite recruiting class.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:16) - 5-Star OL Albert Simien Commits

(12:06) - 4-Star QB Trey Tagliaferri Commits

(25:17) - What’s Next for ND Recruiting?

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Mailbag! Roster Impact of NCAA Changes, Position Group Ceilings, CFP Dream Matchups, and More! Jun 26, 2026

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College football's new eligibility rules could dramatically impact Notre Dame's roster for years to come, and today's mailbag breaks down the biggest winners, the Irish's highest-ceiling position group, future recruiting implications, and much more. Tyler Wojciak answers fan questions on which Notre Dame players could now stay an extra season, whether reclassified recruits are becoming a trend, the position groups with the highest ceiling and lowest floor, breakout freshman candidates, dream College Football Playoff matchups, future home-and-home opponents, and more.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:00) - Extra Eligibility/Reclassification

(13:48) - Highest Ceiling & Biggest Question Marks

(23:12) - Dream Opponents, Iconic Plays, World Cup

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Massive NCAA Rule Change, Marcus Freeman’s Future, & Toughest Stadiums in CFB | Crossover With Locked On College Football Jun 25, 2026

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College football is entering a new era as the NCAA moves toward a simplified eligibility model that eliminates redshirts, restructures athlete eligibility, and could reshape roster management for years to come. On this episode, Locked On College Football host Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak to break down the new age-based eligibility proposal, discuss Marcus Freeman's long-term future at Notre Dame amid growing NFL interest, and rank the toughest places to play in college football, including LSU, Georgia, Penn State, and several other iconic environments from across the sport.

(0:00) - Intro

(0:58) - NCAA Eligibility Rule Explained

(12:06) - Marcus Freeman’s Future

(20:35) - Toughest Stadiums in CFB

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Notre Dame Lands DT Segun Alexander! Who's Next? Plus New NCAA Eligibility Rules Jun 24, 2026

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Notre Dame recruiting continues to surge as Marcus Freeman and Charlie Partridge land another elite defensive line prospect, position themselves for several more major commitments, and potentially benefit from a significant NCAA eligibility change. On this episode of Locked On Irish, Tyler Wojciak breaks down the commitment of Segun Alexander and what it means for Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class, examines where the Irish stand with Brayden Parks, Albert Simien, Roman Igwebuike, Trey Tagliaferri, and Greedy James, and reacts to the NCAA's newly approved five-for-five eligibility model and how it could impact Notre Dame's roster building for years to come.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:29) - Segun Alexander Commits

(14:54) - Predicting the Next Commitments

(27:32) - Major NCAA Eligibility Change

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Notre Dame Lands Elite WR Julius Jones Jr. & His Brother Andre Jones! Plus, More Commitments on the Way Jun 23, 2026

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Notre Dame recruiting continues to gain momentum as the Irish land elite wide receiver Julius Jones Jr., secure a surprise commitment from rising 2028 safety Andre Jones, and position themselves to add even more top defensive talent in the coming weeks. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why Jones Jr. could be Notre Dame's best wide receiver commitment in more than a decade, explains what Andre Jones brings to the future of the program and the growing "Florida Dame" pipeline, and closes the show by predicting which major targets could be next to join Marcus Freeman's loaded recruiting class.

0:00) - Intro

(1:44) - Julius Jones Jr. Commits

(13:13) - Andre Jones Commits

(22:27) - Predicting the Next Commitments

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