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Mailbag! Key Notre Dame Staffer Returns, CJ Carr’s Favorite Target, Captain Predictions, and More! Feb 20, 2026

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Notre Dame football staff news, Jevaughn Codlin’s return as a senior defensive analyst working with the safeties, CJ Carr’s favorite wide receiver in 2026, the Irish running back rotation under Ja’Juan Seider, team captain predictions, and breakout candidates headline this Friday Mailbag episode. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why Codlin’s return is bigger than it looks, analyzes Ayden Pouncey’s role in the secondary, predicts the 2026 captains, debates the RB2 battle, projects CJ Carr’s top target, and answers fan questions about Wisconsin, special teams, and Notre Dame traditions.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:52) - Key Staff Member Returns

(13:52) - Player Moves in ’26

(24:52) - Schedule & Traditions

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Notre Dame’s Transfer Portal Class Speaks Out: CJ Carr’s Influence, Keon Keeley’s Emotional Return, Charlie Partridge’s Impact, and More! Feb 19, 2026

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Notre Dame football fans heard from new defensive line coach Charlie Partridge and seven transfer portal additions, including Keon Keeley, Francis Brewu, Tionne Gray, Mylan Graham, Quincy Porter, Jayden Sanders and Spencer Porath, and their comments revealed major insight into the Irish defensive identity, culture fit, development plan and the growing belief in quarterback CJ Carr. Tyler Wojciak reacts to every introductory press conference, breaking down Partridge’s praise for Chris Ash, Keeley’s emotional return from Alabama, what the Ohio State receivers revealed about their development goals, and why this portal class feels intentional rather than flashy as Notre Dame continues building toward the 2026 season.

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(2:03) - Partridge, Brewu, Gray

(12:45) - Keeley, Graham, Porter

(25:25) - Sanders & Porath

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Notre Dame Recruiting Update with Eric Thomas: Defensive Reset & Battle for Top Quarterbacks Feb 18, 2026

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Notre Dame football recruiting is entering a critical stretch as the Irish navigate a defensive staff overhaul, evaluate elite 2027 quarterback targets, and prepare for a pivotal Junior Day that could shape the future of the program. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recruiting analyst Eric Thomas of Irish Illustrated to break down the fallout from the departures of key defensive assistants, early returns on the new coaching staff, the evolving 2027 quarterback board, and where Notre Dame stands with priority prospects across multiple position groups as momentum builds toward the spring and summer visit periods.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:01) - Defensive Staff Fallout

(13:12) - 2027 QB Board

(25:49) - Top Prospect Battles

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Why This Is a Crucial Stretch for Notre Dame Football, New Staff Hires, and a Men’s Basketball Update Feb 17, 2026

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Notre Dame football winter workouts, Marcus Freeman’s coaching staff additions, Chase Jones and Shaun Shivers hires, and what it all means for the 2026 season headline today’s Locked On Irish as the Irish navigate a critical but quiet offseason stretch. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why this “slow” time of year is actually one of the most important phases of the calendar, how Notre Dame’s staff pipeline has produced fast-rising coaches like Chris O’Leary, what to know about the two newest assistant hires, and why Cole Certa’s 37-point explosion could help shape the future of Notre Dame basketball and Micah Shrewsberry’s job security heading into a pivotal year.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:08) - Important Stretch of the Offseason

(12:10) - Two New Staff Hires

(22:15) - NDMBB Update

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IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Will Notre Dame have one of the BEST defenses in College Football in 2026? Feb 16, 2026

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Will Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have one of the best defenses in college football in 2026? Who are the key players outside of Leonard Moore? Big 10 24 team playoff proposal leaks and more on this episode of the Irish Squad Show!

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Predicting Notre Dame’s Defensive Depth Chart Before Spring Practice Feb 13, 2026

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Notre Dame football’s defensive depth chart entering spring practice is loaded with NFL talent on the defensive line, elite linebackers led by Drayk Bowen, and one of the deepest secondaries in college football. Tyler Wojciak projects how the Irish defense will line up when spring ball begins, and he breaks down the projected starters at defensive end, defensive tackle, linebacker, nickel, corner, and safety while analyzing breakout candidates, position battles, and the biggest questions facing Marcus Freeman’s defense heading into the 2026 season.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:04) - Defensive Line

(12:47) - Defensive Backs

(22:07) - Linebackers

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Predicting Notre Dame’s Offensive Depth Chart Before Spring Practice Feb 11, 2026

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Notre Dame’s Roster Reveal Takeaways, Defensive Staff Takes Shape, Rylie Mills & Julian Love Win Super Bowl Feb 10, 2026

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Notre Dame football revealed its official roster ahead of spring practice, made key defensive staff hires, and saw former Irish standouts make game-changing plays on the Super Bowl stage, offering a clear snapshot of where the program stands heading into the 2026 season. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the biggest takeaways from Notre Dame’s roster reveal and notable weight changes, explains why Marcus Freeman’s decision to empower Chris Ash with major hires is a meaningful vote of confidence, analyzes the impact Aaron Henry and Brian Jean-Mary will have on the defense, and closes with why Julian Love and Rylie Mills making plays in the Super Bowl matters for Notre Dame’s national reputation, recruiting, and player development.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:52) - Roster Reveal

(13:48) - Defensive Staff Announced

(27:16) - Super Bowl Recap

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IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Chris Zorich Breaks Down Notre Dame Defense & CJ Carr Next Steps! Feb 09, 2026

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Chris Zorich joins the Irish Squad Show to break down the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defense and look ahead to Marcus Freeman's 2026 team. Where CJ Carr needs to improve the most and more!

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Mailbag! CJ Carr’s Future, Impact Freshmen, Staff Shakeup, Rock Bottom for Men’s Basketball, and More! Feb 06, 2026

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Notre Dame football spring practice is a month away, and the Irish have several critical defensive position battles that will determine roles, rotations, and the overall ceiling of the defense in 2026, including nickel, defensive tackle, will linebacker, and kicker. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the most important defensive position battles to watch this offseason, explains why the nickel position is essentially a starting role, analyzes the interior defensive line rotation and will linebacker competition, and closes with why stability at kicker matters more than star power for a championship-caliber defense.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:43) - CJ Carr & Staff

(14:18) - RBs, WRs, DBs

(26:50) - Hoops & Sports Media

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