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How Notre Dame is Dominating the Recruiting Trail Right Now | Crossover with The Portal Jun 25, 2025

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Notre Dame is on an absolute tear on the recruiting trail. Locked On Irish Host Tyler Wojciak js joined by recruiting insider Brian Smith—host of The Portal podcast—for a special crossover episode to break it all down. Tyler and Brian react to the commitment of 3-star OL Charlie Thom, explain why ND might take six offensive linemen, and assess the impact of 5-star safety Joey O'Brien and 4-star CB Khary Adams. They also dive into Notre Dame’s bold wide receiver strategy, the pursuit of DL Elijah Golden, and whether Marcus Freeman is closing the gap on the SEC elite. Plus, how sustainable is this success, and could the 2026 class go down as one of the best ever?

(0:00) - Intro

(1:56) - Charlie Thom commits

(3:35) - O-Line Class

(5:30) - Tight Ends

(7:03) - Wide Receivers

(11:54) - Joey O’Brien

(17:18) - Khary Adams

(19:21) - D-Line Class

(25:08) - Reasons for Success

(29:39) - All-Time Rank

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Notre Dame Lands Rising TE Preston Fryzel, Official Visit Weekend No. 2 Recap, Commit Watch Update Jun 24, 2025

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BREAKING: Notre Dame Lands Elite DBs Joey O’Brien and Khary Adams to Class of 2026 Jun 20, 2025

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Notre Dame just added two major pieces to its 2026 recruiting class! 5-star safety Joey O’Brien and 4-star defensive back Khary Adams are officially Irish. Tyler Wojciak breaks down what makes O’Brien & Adams such special prospects with all-time potential, how Notre Dame beat out top programs to land both players, and how these additions elevate the 2026 class. Then, Tyler looks ahead to who might be next with Peyton Fryzel’s commitment looming and Nick Reddish, Devin Fitzgerald, and Brayden Robinson also trending toward the Irish.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:50) - Joey O’Brien Commits

(12:07) - Khary Adams Commits

(21:52) - Who’s next?

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Notre Dame lands 4-Star OT Grayson McKeogh over Penn State, plus a mailbag! Jun 20, 2025

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Notre Dame just added a massive piece to its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of 4-star offensive lineman Grayson McKeogh, and host Tyler Wojciak explains how the Irish won the battle over Penn State and why McKeogh is a perfect fit. Then, it’s mailbag time — how does Notre Dame stack up against Miami in Week 1, and would a 5-0 start justify a No. 1 ranking? Plus: how Notre Dame’s culture compares to the best in college football and whether Jeremiyah Love could push for the Heisman.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:05) - Grayson McKeogh Commits to ND

(9:55) - Mailbag!

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Recruiting Roundup with Eric Thomas: Notre Dame Trending for Multiple Key Commits After Huge Visit Weekend Jun 18, 2025

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Notre Dame just hosted one of its biggest official visit weekends of the year, and the Irish may be on the verge of several key commitments. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Irish Illustrated recruiting analyst Eric Thomas to break down the latest intel on WR Kaydon Finley, DBs Joey O’Brien and Khary Adams, and OL Grayson McKeogh. Plus, what’s the latest on WR Devin Fitzgerald, and could Notre Dame actually take five wide receivers in this class? They also preview the upcoming official visit weekend and evaluate the defensive back situation if O’Brien and Adams join the class.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:01) - What we’re hearing

(7:05) - Kaydon Finley

(10:59) - Joey O’Brien

(16:29) - Khary Adams

(20:10) - Grayson McKeogh

(23:49) - Wide Receivers

(27:06) - Tight Ends

(30:34) - Elijah Golden

(33:36) - Defensive Backs

(36:48) - Predictions

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Major Official Visit Weekend Recap: Behind the Scenes Intel on Top Targets Jun 17, 2025

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Notre Dame just wrapped up one of its biggest official visit weekends in years — and Marcus Freeman and his staff pulled out all the stops. Tyler Wojciak shares his biggest takeaways, breaks down where things stand with top uncommitted recruits like Kaydon Finley and Khary Adams, and reacts to Jordan Botelho’s latest injury. Plus, find out who’s trending toward a commitment and how the Irish are stacking talent at key positions.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:35) - Big Picture Thoughts

(6:08) - Intel on Top Targets

(24:44) - Jordan Botelho Injury

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State of Notre Dame Recruiting Before the Biggest Weekend of the Year Jun 12, 2025

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Notre Dame has a top 3 recruiting class in 2026—but momentum has stalled after recent misses like DT Alister Vallejo and WR Kohen Brown. But this weekend presents a massive opportunity for Marcus Freeman and his staff. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the current state of Notre Dame recruiting, previews the loaded list of official visitors, and explains what Notre Dame needs to accomplish to stay in the mix for a top-5 class.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:50) - State of ND Recruiting

(12:10) - Official Visit Weekend Preview

(23:03) - Realistic Expectations for the Weekend

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Marcus Freeman’s Star Status, Face of the Program, and NBA Player Comps with Danny Cunningham Jun 11, 2025

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Eric Thomas on the Top Performers from Irish Invasion and What the NCAA Settlement Means for Notre Dame Jun 10, 2025

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Notre Dame hosted its annual Irish Invasion camp over the weekend, bringing some of the top high school talent in the country to South Bend. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recruiting analyst Eric Thomas to break down the standout performances from the event, including 3-star WR Rob Larson, 2028 DE Jackson Vaughn, and 2027 QB Malachi Zeigler. They also discuss the latest on 2026 DT target Alister Vallejo ahead of his commitment, preview Notre Dame’s upcoming official visit weekend, and react to the NCAA’s approval of the House v. NCAA settlement and what it means for Notre Dame’s recruiting strategy moving forward.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:38) - Irish Invasion

(19:07) - Alister Vallejo

(21:51) - Official Visit Weekend Preview

(32:26) - NCAA Settlement Fallout

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Crossover with ‘The Portal’: Irish Invasion Preview, Notre Dame’s Biggest Recruiting Battles, and What’s at Stake Jun 06, 2025

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Notre Dame is about to enter the most pivotal stretch of recruiting on the calendar. Locked On Recruiting Insider Brian Smith is joined by Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak for a special crossover episode to preview the weeks ahead, discuss the most important recruiting battles, and outline their expectations for Marcus Freeman and the Irish going forward.

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