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Marcus Freeman Talks Quincy Porter, Micah Gilbert, Ashton Craig, Joe Otting And More

Irish Breakdown — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Irish Breakdown discusses several comments from Notre Dame football Marcus Freeman's end of fall training camp press conference. Freeman discusses wide receiver Quincy Porter's status as well as the offensive line battle between Joe Otting, Ashton Craig and Sullivan Absher as well as Micah Gilbert and other wide receivers.

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Rapid Fire: Junior Tuihalamaka Commits To LSU, Irish Running Back Depth Chart, Cooper Flanagan

Irish Breakdown — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on former Notre Dame defensive end Junior Tuihalamaka committing to LSU and comments from Marcus Freeman. More comments from Freeman on the running back depth chart, the field cornerback battle between transfers Jayden Sanders and DJ McKinney, depth at different defensive positions, and tight ends.

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Bonus Episode With Locked On College Football: Notre Dame vs. Miami Breakdown & Identifying 2026 National Title Contenders

Locked On Podcast Network — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Notre Dame vs. Miami is shaping up to be one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season, featuring major College Football Playoff implications and a potential must-see matchup between Fighting Irish All-American cornerback Leonard Moore and Hurricanes star Malachi Toney, while the national championship race features plenty of contenders with something to prove. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak joins Locked On College Football host Spencer McLaughlin to preview Notre Dame-Miami and explain why the rivalry matchup could have a major impact on the College Football Playoff before breaking down Leonard Moore vs. Malachi Toney, then playing Buy, Sell or Hold with national championship contenders Indiana, Ole Miss, Texas Tech and LSU.

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(0:05) - Notre Dame vs. Miami Breakdown

(9:49) - Buy/Sell/Hold National Title Contenders

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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part IV

Irish Breakdown — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:45:00 GMT

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part four of the show.

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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part III

Irish Breakdown — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part three of the show.

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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part II

Irish Breakdown — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part two of the show.

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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part I

Irish Breakdown — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Irish Breakdown answers questions about Notre Dame Football, College Football, Irish Recruiting and much more in the latest Notre Dame Football Mailbag! This is part one of the show.

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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: Fighting Irish setting up for biggest weekend EVER?!

Blue & Gold Illustrated — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:46:04 GMT

Rapid Fire: Junior Tuihalamaka, Who'll Be Notre Dame QB2, Jaylen Sneed And Peter Schrager On CJ Carr

Irish Breakdown — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: We predict who we think will be CJ Carr's backup at quarterback when Notre Dame opens the season, former Irish defensive end Junior Tuihalamaka has entered the transfer portal after being ruled eligible to play this season by a court ruling, ESPN's Peter Schrager and Irish linebacker Jaylen Sneed have thoughts on Carr, we hear ND defensive coordinator Chris Ash's thoughts on the problems a quarterback going under center can pose for a defense, and we guess LSU's Fan Duel season over/under win total.

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Notre Dame Football Has Questions At Running Back, Receiver, Offensive Line, And Tight End

Irish Breakdown — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Irish Breakdown discusses some of the questions facing Notre Dame at the end of training camp as the Irish prepare to open the 2026 season.

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Mailbag! Notre Dame’s WR Concerns, D-Line on the Rise, Junior Tuihalamaka Update, and More!

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Notre Dame football enters the final stretch before the 2026 season with major questions at wide receiver, growing excitement about the defensive line, a surprising Junior Tuihalamaka transfer portal development, and a potential No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown with Miami. Tyler Wojciak opens the Friday Mailbag by assessing Jordan Faison, Jaden Greathouse, Mylan Graham, Micah Gilbert, Quincy Porter and the wide receiver room before discussing Armel Mukam and Charlie Partridge’s impact on the defensive line; then he explains Tuihalamaka’s unusual fifth-year eligibility situation and makes predictions for DJ McKinney, Jayden Sanders, Jonaz Walton, Joe Otting and Graham before examining Notre Dame’s 2026 schedule; finally, Tyler lays out the rooting guide that could make Notre Dame-Miami a battle between the nation’s top two teams, picks his dream College Football Playoff opponents and chooses the Notre Dame home game he’d most want to attend.

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(1:19) - Notre Dame WR Questions + Why the D-Line Is Surging

(15:27) - Junior Tuihalamaka’s Wild Eligibility Twist & Roster Predictions

(27:44) - The Path to Notre Dame-Miami No. 1 vs. No. 2 & Best Home Games

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2026 Notre Dame Football Season Preview: Depth Chart Power Rankings

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:01:00 GMT

The Spreadsheet and Tailgate newsletter's Michael Bryan and Irish Sports Daily's Greg Flammang join to rank the top units on this year's Fighting Irish roster. Some decent players in the secondary, a promising front seven, evaluating the quarterback position as a whole, old and new faces along the offensive line and the skill player with the best chance to break out.

Top 10 Defenses In College Football (5-1)

Irish Breakdown — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The 2026 season features a loaded group of defenses with elite talent, depth, and championship-level potential, but which units stand above the rest? We rank the top 10 defenses in college football, weighing returning production, star power, coaching, depth, and the ability to dominate when the biggest games are on the line. This show breaks down teams five through one.

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Top 10 Defenses In College Football (10-6)

Irish Breakdown — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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Notre Dame Has Key Standouts On Defense Who Must Step Up In 2026

Irish Breakdown — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:45:00 GMT

Several key players on Notre Dame's defense have the talent to become difference-makers in 2026, but they must take the next step for the Irish to reach their championship ceiling. We identify the defensive standouts under the microscope, including Boubacar Traore, Bryce Young, Armel Mukam, Jason Onye, Drayk Bowen, DJ McKinney, Jayden Sanders, and Christian Gray.

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What We Don’t Know About The Notre Dame Defense In 2026

Irish Breakdown — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Notre Dame's defense has plenty of proven talent heading into 2026, but several critical questions remain about how the unit will perform when the stakes are highest. We examine the impact of the new coaching staff, the defensive back rotation, whether the defensive line can develop enough star power, how the Irish will fare against elite offenses, and whether Chris Ash will unleash the front seven.

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What We Know About The Notre Dame Defense In 2026

Irish Breakdown — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:17:00 GMT

Notre Dame enters 2026 with a high floor on defense under Chris Ash, thanks to elite star power in the secondary, a stout linebacker corps, and outstanding depth along the defensive line. We break down what we already know about this defense and why its talent, depth, and veteran leadership give the Irish the foundation of a championship-caliber unit.

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Rapid Fire: NBC Notre Dame TV Crew, Wisconsin Open Practice Reports, Dusty Dvoracek And Paul Finebaum Talk Irish Title Chances

Irish Breakdown — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: NBC announced the TV announcer booth for Notre Dame games for the season, thoughts on media reports after Wisconsin held an open football practice Tuesday night, reaction to Dusty Dvoracek and Paul Finebaum's ND title hopes this season, thoughts on Indiana's No. 6 preseason ranking after winning last year's championship.

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Amari Byles Talks Notre Dame Transition, Hannah Hidalgo, Kyrie Irving

Irish Breakdown — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Irish Breakdown has an exclusive interview with Notre Dame women's basketball freshman forward Amari Byles. She discusses her first summer workouts with the Irish, playing with Hannah Hidalgo after watching her as a recruit, a unique opportunity with NBA star Kyrie Irving and more.

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Brian Smith on Notre Dame Freshmen Ready To Make An Impact, 2027 Class Evaluation, and 2028 Recruiting Preview

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Notre Dame’s highly touted 2026 recruiting class is already generating buzz in training camp, with Jonaz Walton, Ian Premer and several other true freshmen pushing to make an immediate impact for the Fighting Irish. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak is joined by The Portal’s Brian Smith to break down Walton’s rapid rise, whether he can challenge Nolan James Jr. and Kedren Young for touches, and what to expect from Premer, Bubba Frazier, Devin Fitzgerald, Joey O’Brien, Teddy Jarrard and Noah Grubbs. Then, they evaluate Notre Dame’s loaded 2027 recruiting class, identify potential ranking risers, discuss its biggest strengths and weaknesses and the pursuit of Kaden Henderson before turning ahead to 2028, Notre Dame’s quarterback search and the massive recruiting opportunity surrounding the Miami game.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:14) - Notre Dame Freshmen Who Will Make An Early Impact

(16:52) - Grading Notre Dame’s Loaded 2027 Class

(26:27) - 2028 Recruiting Preview

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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

The IB team answers questions about Notre Dame football, Irish recruiting and college football in the latest installment of the Daily Mailbag.

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What Does The Notre Dame Defensive Line Have To Do?

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:45:00 GMT

Notre Dame wants to be a line-driven program, and the defensive line has a chance to become the engine of an elite defense in 2026 with the depth and talent to attack opponents in waves. We break down what the Irish need up front, from generating a more consistent pass rush and finishing at the quarterback to dominating the run game and proving they can make the difference in the biggest moments.

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What Does The Notre Dame Offensive Line Have To Do?

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Notre Dame's offensive line carries a huge responsibility in 2026, both in replacing the production lost at running back and in giving CJ Carr the protection he needs to become an elite quarterback. We break down what the Irish must improve up front, from stronger pass protection and more consistent physicality to better communication against twists and stunts, while also examining the importance of health and depth.

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What Does CJ Carr Have To Do?

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:09:00 GMT

CJ Carr enters 2026 as one of the most important players on Notre Dame's roster, with the Irish needing him to become the clear leader and primary driver of an offense replacing significant production. We break down what Carr must do to reach a championship-caliber level, from improving his deep-ball accuracy and decision-making to consistently delivering in the biggest moments of the season.

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An Early Look At The Notre Dame Football 2028 Recruiting Class Priorities

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Irish Breakdown's Bryan Driskell and Sean Stires take a look at Notre Dame's priorities for the 2028 recruiting cycle.

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