Notre Dame recruiting momentum continues as the Irish turn the page to the class of 2027 and start stacking elite talent early. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Eric Thomas, recruiting analyst for Irish Illustrated, for a deep dive into Notre Dame’s early 2027 commits, headlined by 4-star CB Xavier Hasan and a rapidly forming defensive back class. They also break down how Mike Mickens is recruiting off a historic 2026 cycle, what Teddy Jarrard’s reclassification means for the quarterback room and future QB recruiting, and where Notre Dame stands with its biggest remaining targets.

Notre Dame football enters its most important offseason of the modern era after the 2025 College Football Playoff snub, and every major decision now impacts Notre Dame’s 2026 national championship hopes. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Notre Dame’s top offseason priorities, starting with retaining Marcus Freeman amid NFL interest, keeping key assistants and players in place, and navigating the transfer portal window. Tyler also examines Notre Dame’s recruiting momentum in the Class of 2027, the need for internal changes to summer workouts and training camp evaluations, and the growing uncertainty surrounding Notre Dame’s place in the College Football Playoff and its fractured relationship with the ACC.

Notre Dame football’s 2025 season is officially in the books, and it’s time to look back and hand out some hardware. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith for the fifth annual postseason awards show, breaking down the biggest breakout players, freshmen stars, unsung heroes, most confusing games, best wins, favorite plays, and the Most Valuable Player of the season. From made-up awards with very real meaning to preseason predictions that aged well and others that absolutely did not, this episode is a fun, cathartic look back at the highs, lows, and defining moments of Notre Dame football in 2025.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Notre Dame’s playoff hopes are on the line heading into conference championship weekend, and the Irish Squad Show is here to break down every angle. Allison Hayes, Reggie Brooks, Allen Pinkett, and Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak react to the latest CFP Rankings, outline the scenarios for Notre Dame to make — or miss — the College Football Playoff, and examine potential first-round matchups for the Irish. The crew also looks ahead to the biggest games this weekend that could shift Notre Dame’s position. Plus, they dive into the growing scheduling controversy sparked by Alabama’s slate and whether the current CFP model unintentionally rewards teams that avoid tough opponents. Finally, the panel debates Jeremiyah Love’s Heisman chances after the Stanford win, whether Wilfredo Aybar’s hit was dirty, and who should win the Heisman if it’s not Love. The show closes with predictions for national award races featuring Irish stars like Jeremiyah Love, Leonard Moore, and Jadarian Price.

Notre Dame’s 49–20 win over Stanford capped the regular season with a dominant performance that could shape their position in the College Football Playoff Rankings. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith to react to the Irish victory, share their three things they liked and didn’t like from the game, and predict where Notre Dame will land when the CFP releases its penultimate rankings.

Notre Dame kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive with a 49–20 win over Stanford to finish the regular season on a 10-game double-digit winning streak, but the Irish still need help after a chaotic weekend across college football. Tyler Wojciak reacts to Notre Dame’s performance, breaks down what it means for their Playoff résumé, and explains why the path remains narrow despite a dominant close to the year. Tyler also hands out game balls, reviews the top plays, and outlines exactly what the Irish need next weekend in the Conference Championship games.

Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame cruised to victory over Stanford. Jeremiyah Love was banged up a bit in the game but the Irish rush for 187 and CJ Carr throws for 2 touchdowns in the 49-20 win. Leonard Moore added 3 pass deflections & an interception on the day.

Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff hopes come down to one final statement game against Stanford, and this full preview breaks down everything the Irish must do Saturday night to leave no doubt. Tyler Wojciak delivers a complete scouting report on Stanford’s offense, defense, and special teams, explains the key matchups Notre Dame must exploit, and lays out why the Irish have zero margin for error with the Playoff Committee watching. Tyler also discusses what CJ Carr needs to show, how Jeremiyah Love can strengthen his Heisman case, and why Notre Dame’s defense is primed to dominate another true freshman quarterback.

We break down the potential first round playoff matchups for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, take a look at the injuries hitting the defense, Jeremiyah Loves Heisman campaign and previewing the Stanford game on this episode of the Irish Squad Show.

The College Football Playoff Committee ranked Notre Dame No. 9 leading up to the final weekend of the regular season. Tyler Wojciak reacts to where Notre Dame landed in the new CFP rankings, breaks down the projected playoff bracket, analyzes the committee’s comments on the Irish, and explains why Notre Dame is still very much alive to make the playoff — and maybe even host a first-round game. He also runs through a complete rooting guide for Notre Dame fans during rivalry weekend and closes with predictions for Auburn-Alabama, Ohio State-Michigan, Oregon-Washington, LSU-Oklahoma, Miami-Pitt, and more.