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IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Jeremiyah Love takes home the Doak Walker & any belief in Irish freeze out?! Dec 15, 2025

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Jeremiyah Love wins the Doak Walker award, we take a look at his time at Notre Dame, how high he ranks amongst Irish RB's, any belief the rumors about a freeze out and big questions for Marcus Freeman and this squad for 2026 on this episode of the Irish Squad Show!

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Mailbag! Marcus Freeman NFL Rumors, LB Coach Leaving for MSU, Future With the ACC, Portal Moves, and More! Dec 12, 2025

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Notre Dame football fans are still reeling from the College Football Playoff snub, and this mailbag episode dives deep into the most pressing questions surrounding Marcus Freeman, potential staff movement, ACC controversies, leaked emails, and what changes could be coming to the CFP committee. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Notre Dame's possible future beyond the ACC, explores staff stability, portal departures, quarterback plans, and more as the Irish begin a turbulent offseason with plenty of drama and uncertainty.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:46) - Marcus Freeman NFL Rumors & Staff Moves

(15:11) - CFP/ACC Fallout

(28:00) - Player Movement

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Brian Smith on Notre Dame’s Response After CFP Snub, Transfer Portal Targets, and Another Elite Recruiting Class Dec 11, 2025

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Notre Dame football looks ahead to the transfer portal and the path forward after the College Football Playoff snub as the Irish focus on improving the roster and taking the next step in 2025. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Locked On recruiting and transfer portal insider Brian Smith to break down Notre Dame’s portal priorities, how aggressive the staff should be this cycle, and how the Irish can turn the CFP snub into motivation for a stronger season next year. The episode also provides perspective on how good this Notre Dame team was historically, evaluates whether the Irish can be even better in 2025, and examines the recruiting momentum that keeps Notre Dame positioned among college football’s top programs.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:37) - CFP & ACC Fallout

(13:33) - Transfer Portal Needs

(25:21) - Recruiting Trending Up

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Pete Sampson on Notre Dame vs. The ACC, Marcus Freeman’s Future, CFP Snub, and More! Dec 10, 2025

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Notre Dame football is at the center of college football’s biggest controversy following its shocking exclusion from the College Football Playoff. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Notre Dame beat writer Pete Sampson of The Athletic to break down the CFP snub, Pete Bevacqua’s aggressive media response, rising tension with the ACC, and new backlash from the Big 12. They also discuss Notre Dame’s bowl opt-out, Marcus Freeman’s future, the program’s path forward as an independent, and why this offseason may be the most important in modern Notre Dame history.

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Luke Smith On Notre Dame’s CFP Snub, a Broken Playoff System, and What Comes Next Dec 09, 2025

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Notre Dame football was officially left out of the College Football Playoff, and the fallout from the CFP snub is just beginning. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to break down the flawed CFP process, who deserves the most blame, and why the system feels rigged against Notre Dame. The conversation dives into Notre Dame’s decision to opt out of a bowl game, the long-term implications for independence and the ACC relationship, the “us against the world” mentality forming around the program, and what roster movement could be coming next — including Kenny Minchey entering the transfer portal.

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REACTION: Notre Dame Snubbed by CFP Committee, Opts Out of Bowl Game | SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE Dec 08, 2025

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The College Football Playoff Committee released its final CFP rankings, and Notre Dame was on the wrong end of a controversial decision. Despite not playing during conference championship weekend, the Irish dropped from No. 10 to No. 11, falling behind Miami, while Alabama remained unmoved after a lopsided loss to Georgia. Tyler Wojciak delivers a live reaction to the final rankings, breaks down why Notre Dame was snubbed, explains the flaws in the CFP committee’s logic, reacts to Notre Dame’s decision regarding bowl season, and discusses what this moment means for the future of the program.

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IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Notre Dame LEFT OUT of the College Football Playoff & says NO to Bowl Game?! Dec 07, 2025

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Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were left out of the college football playoff. Why Miami got in? Should the beef be with Alabama? Did the Irish make the right call on skipping a bowl game and more on this episode of the Irish Squad Show.

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Mailbag! What Notre Dame Needs in the Conference Championships to Make the CFP, Addressing the Media Bias, and More! Dec 05, 2025

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Notre Dame’s playoff hopes come down to one final, chaotic weekend, and Tyler Wojciak breaks down exactly what needs to happen for the Irish to reach the College Football Playoff. In this Friday Mailbag, Tyler answers fan questions about ideal scores in the SEC and Big 12 title games, the Miami vs ACC Champion debate, national media bias, and how the committee will ultimately view Notre Dame heading into Selection Sunday. He also dives into roster outlook, offseason excitement, and what the program’s mindset should be if the Irish fall short. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Signing Day Special: Notre Dame Secures A Top 5 Recruiting Class! Dec 04, 2025

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Notre Dame football just signed its best recruiting class in over a decade! Tyler Wojciak breaks down exactly why the 2026 class is a major turning point for Marcus Freeman and the Irish. Plus, Tyler reacts to every major takeaway from Early Signing Day, highlights the biggest stars in the class, evaluates which prospects will make an immediate impact, and hands out his full slate of Signing Day Awards. With Notre Dame stacking elite talent at defensive back, adding five-star difference-makers, and posting one of the nation’s best blue-chip rates, this class could reshape the program’s trajectory for years to come.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:22) - Biggest Takeaway

(10:56) - Best Bet Award

(12:59) - Day One Difference-Maker

(15:12) - Best Position Group

(16:38) - Trust the Tape Award

(18:48) - Surprise Commit of the Class

(22:40) - Biggest Question Mark

(25:14) - Highest Upside Prospect

(27:37) - Biggest Recruiting Win

(29:25) - Future Captains

(31:06) - Future MVP

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CFP Rankings Reaction: Notre Dame DROPS to 10, Playoff Fate Hangs in the Balance Dec 03, 2025

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Notre Dame falls from No. 9 to No. 10 in the newest College Football Playoff rankings.Tyler Wojciak breaks down the latest Top 15, explains how Notre Dame’s drop impacts the updated CFP bracket, and lays out the exact Championship Weekend scenarios that will determine whether the Irish make the 12-team Playoff. He also evaluates the committee’s explanation, reveals his own Top 12, and dives into why Year 2 of the expanded playoff has become one of the most chaotic and contentious ranking weeks in recent memory. Tyler closes with a big-picture look at realignment, politicking, and the structural issues that continue to fuel controversy across college football.

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