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IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Number 7 player in Notre Dame history & anyone under more pressure than the Irish? Jun 12, 2026

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Rocket Ismail is our number 7 player in Notre Dame Football history. Is any team under more pressure than the Fighting Irish? Brendan Sorsby declared eligible by judge, what's the fallout for college football?

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Christian McCollum Previews Notre Dame's Biggest Recruiting Weekend Of The Year So Far Jun 11, 2026

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Notre Dame is hosting one of the most important recruiting weekends of the 2027 cycle, with elite targets like Abraham Sesay, Brayden Parks, Tyler Alexander, Roman Igwebuike, Karnell James, Marcus Fakatou, and Andre Hyppolite all taking center stage as the Irish look to build another top recruiting class under Marcus Freeman. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Irish Sports Daily recruiting insider Christian McCollum to break down why Notre Dame has been so successful with these June official visits, where the Irish stand with each major visitor, how the staff approaches committed and uncommitted prospects during these weekends, and which recruits are most likely to commit or prove toughest to land as recruiting season reaches its most important stretch of the summer.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:17) - Why This Weekend Is So Important

(10:11) - Key Updates on Prospects Visiting This Weekend

(26:21) - Midweek Visits/What Does Success Look Like?

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Danny Cunningham on the Brendan Sorsby Fallout: Should Notre Dame Move Forward With Texas Tech? Plus, ND-NBA Comparisons Jun 10, 2026

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The Brendan Sorsby ruling, Texas Tech controversy, Notre Dame's reported scheduling discussions with the Red Raiders, and the biggest NBA-to-college football comparisons headline a loaded episode of Locked On Irish. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs to react to the decision allowing Sorsby to remain eligible despite admitting to thousands of sports bets, discuss what it means for Texas Tech and Notre Dame moving forward, debate whether the Red Raiders have become college football's new villain, and wrap up the show with NBA comparisons for Jeremiyah Love, CJ Carr, Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame football, and more.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:17) - Brendan Sorsby Ruling Fallout

(16:33) - Should ND Play TTU?

(29:13) - NBA-ND Comparisons

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Recruiting Roundup with Brian Smith | Crossover with Locked on The Portal Jun 09, 2026

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Notre Dame football recruiting faces a potential shake-up as linebacker recruit Amarri Irvin continues visiting other programs, signaling a likely departure. Brian Smith, the host of Locked On The Portal, is joined by Tyler Wojciak, the host of Locked on Irish, for a conversation focused on recruiting dynamics, high-stakes negotiations, and the crucial role of head coach Marcus Freeman in fostering a winning locker room culture. A key theme that emerged was the evolving NIL landscape, with comparisons to Alabama, Georgia, and Oregon's spending strategies, plus the risks of overpaying recruits. They also discussed major prospects like Abraham Sesay, Julius Jones Jr., and Brayden Parks, while dissecting position priorities and official visit weekends that could define Notre Dame’s 2027 class.

(0:00) - Intro

(0:38) - New decommitment?

(12:09) - QB Recruiting & New Targets

(23:26) - June 12 OV Preview

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Spencer McLaughlin on the CFB Hearing, Super League Concerns & Potential Texas Tech Series | Crossover With Locked on College Football Jun 06, 2026

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College football's future is being debated in Washington, Nick Saban is pushing for major change, Notre Dame is warning against a super league, and a potential Notre Dame-Texas Tech home-and-home series could become one of the sport's most exciting matchups. In this crossover episode, Tyler Wojciak of Locked On Irish joins Spencer McLaughlin of Locked On College Football to break down the latest Protect College Sports Act hearing, discuss whether collective bargaining could finally bring stability to college athletics, react to Pete Bevacqua's comments about the possibility of a future super league, and explain why a Notre Dame-Texas Tech series would be a huge win for college football fans.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:15) - NCAA Considers Collective Bargaining

(12:26) - Super League

(21:26) - Notre Dame-Texas Tech Series

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Mailbag! Potential Notre Dame-Texas Tech Series Potential, Biggest Games in 2026, Future Stars, and Biggest What Ifs Jun 05, 2026

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Notre Dame football fans are buzzing about a potential Texas Tech series, the massive showdown with Miami, future stars like Devin Fitzgerald and Teddy Jarrard, and the biggest "what if" moments in Irish football history. Tyler Wojciak breaks it all down on this Friday Mailbag, discussing Notre Dame's future scheduling philosophy, why the Miami game feels different than any recent matchup, realistic expectations for freshman receivers, which Brian Kelly-era stars would make this roster unstoppable, quarterback recruiting, sleeper breakout candidates, EA College Football ratings, and the moments that could have changed Notre Dame history forever.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:44) - Texas Tech Series & Key Matchups

(14:58) - Future Stars

(24:37) - EA CFB & What Ifs?

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IRISH SQUAD SHOW: #8 player in Irish History! Texas Tech vs Notre Dame in the future?? Jun 05, 2026

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We continue our top 10 Notre Dame player countdown with #8 Brady Quinn, and then part 2 of our interview with Brady. Are Texas Tech and Notre Dame headed towards a home and home?? Could Marcus Freeman do better?

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Recruiting Roundup with Brian Smith | Crossover With Locked On The Portal Jun 04, 2026

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Notre Dame recruiting is heating up with major developments at linebacker, defensive line, and in the state of Florida as the Irish continue building one of the nation's top 2027 recruiting classes while preparing for Irish Invasion. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Brian Smith of Locked On The Portal to discuss Amarri Irvin's commitment status, Notre Dame's pursuit of elite linebackers, the latest on top defensive line targets, the Irish's growing recruiting success in Florida, and why Irish Invasion could help shape the future of Notre Dame football recruiting.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:06) - Linebacker Board

(10:19) - D-Line & Secondary Priorities

(22:21) - Florida Pipeline & Irish Invasion

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Notre Dame's Most Intriguing Players Entering Summer Workouts Jun 03, 2026

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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

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Offseason Check-In With Luke Smith: Three Things We Like And Three Things We Don't About Notre Dame's Offseason Jun 02, 2026

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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

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