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Jamie Uyeyama on Notre Dame’s QB Decision, Camp Standouts, Offensive Wrinkles, and Toughest Opponents Aug 21, 2025

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Notre Dame has named CJ Carr as the starting quarterback over Kenny Minchey, and it’s one of the biggest decisions Marcus Freeman has made as head coach. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Irish Sports Daily’s Jamie Uyeyama to break down why the staff chose Carr, how the offense will look different with him at the helm, and what this means for Kenny Minchey going forward. Plus, Jamie shares his biggest takeaways from fall camp, including surprising position battles, potential breakout players, and a deep dive into Notre Dame’s schedule.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:04) - QB Decision

(14:47) - Defensive Line

(20:33) - RG Battle

(28:23) - 2 RB Sets

(32:24) - Opponent Previews

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BREAKING: CJ Carr Named Notre Dame’s Starting QB Over Kenny Minchey Aug 20, 2025

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Notre Dame football has made its biggest decision of the offseason: CJ Carr has been named the starting quarterback over Kenny Minchey. Tyler Wojciak breaks down how Marcus Freeman and the Irish coaching staff landed on Carr, why the decision caught many by surprise after reports throughout fall camp, and what this means for both Carr and Minchey moving forward. Plus, how Carr’s arm talent and football IQ could take the Irish offense to a level it hasn’t reached since the Brady Quinn era, and why Minchey still plays a critical role for Notre Dame’s 2025 season.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:11) - How We Got Here

(13:01) - What it means for Carr

(26:08) - What it means for Minchey

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2025 Season Preview with Pete Sampson: QB Battle, Captains, and Championship Expectations Aug 19, 2025

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Notre Dame is finished with fall camp and now they are gearing up for the season opener against the Miami Hurricanes. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Pete Sampson from The Athletic to preview the 2025 Notre Dame football season. They compare the current fan excitement level to past years, dive deep into the quarterback battle between Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr, and break down the six newly named captains. Plus, they discuss breakout players, the biggest strengths and weaknesses on the roster, and which games could define Notre Dame’s season.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:30) - Preseason Hype

(3:20) - Quarterbacks

(15:09) - Eli Raridon

(19:15) - Captains Announced

(20:39) - Jeremiyah Love

(26:30) - Biggest Strength

(27:52) - Biggest Concern

(31:44) - Chris Ash

(34:01) - Freeman Year 4

(39:49) - Season Prediction

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Notre Dame Fall Camp Update: QB Drama, Depth Chart Battles, & Miami Prep Aug 18, 2025

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Notre Dame is two weeks away from opening the season against Miami, and fall camp is winding down with no starting quarterback named. Tyler Wojciak breaks down everything from Sunday’s jersey scrimmage, including why the defense once again came out on top and where things stand in the QB battle. He also dives into the right guard competition, the latest buzz around Eli Raridon, and how the defense is shaping up under new coordinator Chris Ash. Finally, Tyler looks at special teams with Noah Burnette winning the kicking job, Jadarian Price and Jeremiyah Love potentially returning kicks, and what’s next for Notre Dame as camp wraps up.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:35) - QB Battle Still Undecided

(10:19) - Offensive Updates

(17:29) - Defensive Updates

(22:33) - Special Teams

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Wrapping Up the 2026 Recruiting Class With Eric Thomas: Top 5 Finish Potential, Strengths/Weaknesses, Impact Players, and More! Aug 15, 2025

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Notre Dame football’s 2026 recruiting class is sitting at 27 verbal commitments and ranked No. 3 nationally. Now, the challenge shifts from adding new players to keeping the class intact through Signing Day. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recruiting analyst Eric Thomas from Irish Illustrated to break down whether the Irish are done adding pieces, how realistic a top-5 finish is, the biggest strengths and weaknesses in the class, and which under-the-radar commits could be future stars. Plus, Eric provides insight into why the official visits in June were so successful and how Marcus Freeman’s staff approached this class differently than in past cycles.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:05) - 2026 Class Complete?
(10:25) - Top 5 Class?

(22:35) - Top Players

(27:19) - Strengths/Weaknesses

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Tim Murray (Part 2): Notre Dame QB Battle Predictions & 2025 Player Projections Aug 14, 2025

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Tyler Wojciak is back with part two of his conversation with VSiN’s Tim Murray, where they shift from big-picture thoughts to specific predictions for the 2025 Notre Dame football season. They debate which quarterback — CJ Carr or Kenny Minchey — will take more snaps, then dive into a slate of player props, including Jeremiyah Love’s rushing yards and touchdowns, Malachi Fields’ receiving yards, Eli Raridon’s receptions, sack and interception totals for Boubacar Traore and Adon Shuler, and who will lead the team in receptions. The show wraps with their thoughts on Notre Dame’s 10.5 win total and whether the Irish will make the College Football Playoff.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:08) - Quarterback

(9:36) - Jeremiyah Love

(15:07) - Wide Receivers

(23:15) - Eli Raridon

(27:31) - Defensive Line

(30:28) - Drayk Bowen

(32:36) - Safeties

(35:53) - College Football Playoff

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Tim Murray (Part 1): Notre Dame’s Loaded Roster, Lingering QB Questions, Miami Preview, Big Game Lines Aug 13, 2025

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Tyler Wojciak is joined by VSiN’s Tim Murray to share big-picture thoughts on the 2025 Notre Dame football team after more than a week of fall camp. Both are bullish on the roster’s overall talent, especially at running back and defensive back, but acknowledge the lingering questions in the quarterback battle between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey. Then, they break down Notre Dame’s early betting lines for the Miami game, where the over/under has dropped from 54.5 to 50.5, plus spreads for other marquee matchups against Texas A&M, Boise State, and USC. Be sure to tune in tomorrow for part two, where Tyler and Tim debate which quarterback will take more snaps this season and make their picks on a full slate of Notre Dame player props.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:21) - Big Picture

(9:08) - Kicking Concerns

(12:19) - Miami Preview

(16:22) - Big Game Lines

(19:04) - QB Questions

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Notre Dame Camp Update: QB Battle Deadlocked, Offensive Surprises, and Defensive Standouts Aug 12, 2025

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Notre Dame is gearing up for the start of the 2025 college football season and after one week of practice, there are already several key developments coming out of Fall Camp. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the latest from Notre Dame fall camp, starting with the quarterback competition between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey — now a true 50/50 battle after the first week. He then dives into surprising developments at right guard, where Sullivan Absher has competition from freshman Guerby Lambert, and shares why transfer wide receivers Malachi Fields and Will Pauling are making an instant impact. Finally, Tyler updates how the defense is taking shape under Chris Ash, including unexpected first-team reps on the defensive line, a strong camp from Jaylon Sneed, and why the secondary could be one of the best in the nation.

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(1:56) - QB Battle Update

(10:25) - Developments on Offense

(20:43) - Defensive Standouts

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BREAKING: Notre Dame Lands 4-Star DL Elijah Golden! 2026 Class Complete? Aug 09, 2025

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Notre Dame just added a huge piece to its future with the commitment of 4-star defensive lineman Elijah Golden. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Elijah Golden’s game and what he brings to the Irish defense. He also answers the big question: is Notre Dame’s 2026 recruiting class officially complete? Tyler goes position-by-position to evaluate where things stand and then ranks every position group in the class from best to worst.

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(1:53) - Elijah Golden Commitment Reaction

(11:28) - 2026 Class Complete?

(21:19) - Position Group Rankings

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Mailbag! QB Battle is Heating Up, Injury Updates, New Wrinkles on Offense, Freeman’s Coaching Influence, and More! Aug 08, 2025

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In this Friday mailbag, Tyler Wojciak answers your biggest questions coming out of fall camp. He starts with the quarterback battle between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey — who’s ahead right now, and why media access is making it tricky to evaluate. Then it’s on to some intriguing developments with the offense, including Notre Dame showing 21 personnel and which young wide receiver could break out first in 2025. In the final segment, Tyler discusses how Marcus Freeman’s defensive background continues to influence his coaching staff decisions. Plus, he wraps up with some fun questions about football’s unwritten rules and his ultimate gameday tailgate lineup.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:22) - QB Battle

(15:31) - Camp Injuries

(20:47) - Developments on Offense

(26:10) - Freeman’s Coaching Influence

(31:20) - Unwritten Rules of Football

(33:55) - Best Tailgate Food

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