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Irish Breakdown — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The IB team answers questions about Notre Dame recruiting and the Irish linebackers in today’s daily mailbag.

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The Future Is Very Bright For Notre Dame At Linebacker

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In part two of our Notre Dame State of the Program look at the Irish linebackers we look at the future, and where the position will be once the current group of veterans is gone. We talk Madden Faraimo, the freshman class, young spring breakouts and of course, where recruiting at the position is at the moment.

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Notre Dame Returns The Nation’s Best Linebacker Group In 2026

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In part one of our Notre Dame State of the Program look at the linebacker we discuss what makes this the nation’s best group of backers. We talk big picture and break down the top four players at the position.

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Notre Dame Recruiting Roundup with Brian Smith | Locked on Crossover

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Notre Dame surges toward a potential top-three recruiting class after landing five-star offensive tackle Olu Olubobola and stacking elite commitments on the offensive line and defensive line. Is Marcus Freeman’s program now competing shoulder-to-shoulder with recruiting powerhouses like Georgia and Texas A&M? In this crossover episode of The Portal and Locked on Irish, Brian Smith, host of The Portal, and Tyler Wojcick, host of Locked on Irish, break down Notre Dame’s dominance in recruiting premium positions, spotlighting prospects like Olu Olubobola and David Folorunsho. Brian and Tyler debate whether the Fighting Irish’s recent run signals a shift to true national contender status, analyze roster strengths and weaknesses—including lingering concerns at linebacker—and forecast which top 100 recruits could sign next.

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(0:43) - O-Line Recruiting Surge

(10:23) - D-Line Breakthrough

(22:55) - National Rankings & Key Targets

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Rapid Fire: Notre Dame - USC, Brian Kelly Wants To Visit Marcus Freeman, Jeremiyah Love's Money Management

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:38:20 GMT

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: How much do we want to see the Notre Dame - Southern Cal rivalry return, thoughts on former Irish coach Brian Kelly saying he plans to visit with Marcus Freeman and Mike Denbrock this year, thoughts on Kelly using AI to prepare for future job interviews, will Kelly coach again and what are some possibilities for him, Jeremiyah Love says he won't spend any of his $53 million rookie contract because he has enough NIL money to get him by.

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Elite OL Olu Olubobola Commits To Notre Dame

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:35:53 GMT

Notre Dame landed a commitment from elite offensive lineman Olu Olubobola. The IB team breaks it all down, talking back story, class impact, what’s next and of course they dive into the film room.

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Interview With Notre Dame Women's Basketball Player Leah Macy

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:34:57 GMT

Notre Dame women's basketball player Leah Macy joins Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires for a one-one-one interview. Macy updates her recovery after missing her freshman season with an ACL injury, thoughts on the just completed season, helping recruit players during visits to campus and more.

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IB Nation Sportsbeat: Who Needs The Other More - Notre Dame Or The ACC

Irish Breakdown — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:32:30 GMT

Irish Breakdown discusses and debates the latest in the Notre Dame - ACC relationship and which side needs the other more.

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Notre Dame Lands 5-Star OT Olu Olubobola, USC Rivalry Talks Resume, Plus More Top Targets Set To Commit

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Notre Dame football recruiting is surging again after the Irish landed 5-star offensive tackle Olu Olubobola, reignited momentum in the 2027 class, and continue trending for several elite prospects while new drama surrounding the Notre Dame-USC rivalry emerges once again. Tyler Wojciak breaks down how Marcus Freeman and the Irish beat out major NIL powers for Olubobola, why this commitment sends a message nationally, the latest on the USC rivalry negotiations, and which top recruits could be next to join Notre Dame’s loaded 2027 recruiting class.

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(1:22) - 5-Star OT Commits!

(15:42) - ND, USC Renew Rivalry Talks

(25:06) - Predicting Next Commits

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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag - OL Edition

Irish Breakdown — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Irish Breakdown team answers questions from listeners and subscribers in the latest Daily Mailbag segment, which focuses on offensive line questions. We talk about the Notre Dame OL but also talk about the best units nationally.

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Notre Dame Offensive Line Recruiting Continues To Roll

Irish Breakdown — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In the final segment of the Notre Dame offensive line evaluation, the IB team evaluates the 2027 recruiting class. There are two players on board and if Notre Dame can finish strong it has a chance to land its best offensive line class in over a decade.

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Notre Dame Has A Very Bright Future With Its Offensive Line

Irish Breakdown — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In part two of the Notre Dame State of the Program look at the offensive line, the IB team takes a dive into the future. They look at the depth chart, and where things are trending as the Irish look beyond 2026. Needless to say, the future is bright.

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Notre Dame Offensive Line Made Huge Strides This Spring

Irish Breakdown — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In part one of our Notre Dame offensive line State of the Program analysis, the IB team talk about the spring growth from the line, what they think of the new look OL, the pressure on Joe Rudolph and the potential of the top players up front.

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Rapid Fire: Notre Dame - USC Season Openers, Friday Nights Or Peacock Games, CFP Expansion

Irish Breakdown — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:24:49 GMT

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Thoughts on the possibility of Notre Dame and USC possibly opening the season against each other after negotiations between the schools to resume their series have reportedly renewed, listeners respond to our recent debate over whether you would rather have a Friday night Notre Dame football game every year or a Peacock-only streaming game every year, would a 24-team College Football Playoff make the regular season better or worse, should abandoned shopping malls be turned into retirement villages for Gen X?

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IB Nation Sportsbeat: The Notre Dame - USC Football Series Could Resume

Irish Breakdown — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:19:29 GMT

So you're saying there's a chance! Irish Breakdown discusses the report from the LA Times saying that negotiations have between Notre Dame and USC to try to resume their football series.

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Big Recruiting Week 5-11-26 Power Hour

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:49:11 GMT

In this episode we break down the Irish recruiting board and what is left for the 2027 recruiting class. Two big commitments are scheduled this week. What do we expect from their decision, and how will that impact others? What about the rest of ND's top prospects? We give a nice overview of where we see ND in the race with most of the top prospects left on ND's board.

Luke Smith on Notre Dame’s Home Slate, Dabo Swinney’s Shots at Notre Dame, 24-Team CFP, Offseason Hype, and Recruiting Momentum

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Notre Dame football is receiving massive national championship hype, dominating the recruiting trail, and once again finding itself at the center of major college football debates involving the playoff, television money, and the future of the sport. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recurring guest Luke Smith for a rapid-fire episode of Locked On Irish as they discuss Notre Dame’s newly released NBC schedule, Dabo Swinney’s comments about the Irish’s financial advantages, the growing push for a 24-team College Football Playoff, national media predictions for Notre Dame, and the latest recruiting momentum surrounding Marcus Freeman and the 2027 class.

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(1:15) - Home Schedule Release

(9:08) - Dabo Swinney Calls out ND

(16:42) - 24-Team Playoff

(25:20) - Experts Picking ND

(31:55) - Recruiting Momentum

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IRISH SQUAD SHOW: The Top 10 Notre Dame Players of All-Time begins! Irish in talks with USC??

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 11 May 2026 07:22:00 GMT

Our Top 10 Notre Dame players of all-time series kicks off with honorable mentions, Quenton Nelson, Chris Zorich & Joe Theisman fall just outside the top 10, our favorite moments of their careers. The Brendan Sorsby mess and how it effects CFB and more on this episode of The Irish Squad Show!

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Notre Dame DT Recruiting Has A Chance To Be Elite

Irish Breakdown — Sat, 09 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Notre Dame doesn’t have a DT committed yet in the 2027 class, but there are four big time players on the board. IB breaks them all down and talks about where things stand.

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Notre Dame DT Group Still Has Questions It Must Answer

Irish Breakdown — Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

While we expect the unit to be improved, there are questions about whether or not the Notre Dame DT group can be a driver of elite player, or just a part of it. Jason Onye and Armel Mukam improving is important, as is continued improvement from the transfers. There are questions to be answered, and if they are this group could be outstanding.

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Notre Dame Defensive Tackle Group Has A Chance To Be Improved

Irish Breakdown — Sat, 09 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The arrival of two new transfers and a new coach has the Notre Dame defensive tackle room looking to be an improved group in the 2026 season. But the presence of a couple of young, talented players also stood out this spring.

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AFCA Proposal For A 24-Team Playoff Misses The Mark

Irish Breakdown — Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The AFCA made a proposal for a 24-team playoff and a change to the structure of the season. While there are some aspects we can support, the bigger picture aspects totally miss the mark.

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Rapid Fire: A Notre Dame Peacock Road Game, Will SMU Invade ND Stadium, Mark Cuban's Mendoza Donation

Irish Breakdown — Fri, 08 May 2026 23:55:27 GMT

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Notre Dame won't have a home football game that streams exclusively on Peacock but the Irish will have a road Peacock game for the first time this season, would you rather have one game stream on Peacock a year or one Friday night game a year, an SMU reporter guarantees a Mustang takeover at Notre Dame Stadium this season, IU alum Mark Cuban's donation that helped the Hoosiers land QB Fernando Mendoza, a Group of 6 playoff proposal.

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IB Nation Sportsbeat: Who Is A 24-Team College Football Playoff For

Irish Breakdown — Fri, 08 May 2026 23:52:09 GMT

Irish Breakdown debates the pros and cons of a 24-team College Football Playoff on today's show. Sean Stires and Vince DeDario also discuss the state of officiating after the NFL and its referees came to a new collective bargaining agreement. They also answer a few listener-submitted questions.

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Mailbag! Most Important Players, Freeman’s Future, QB Plan, Recruiting Strategy, Best Games in 2026

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

Notre Dame football mailbag breaks down Marcus Freeman’s future, the Irish’s most important non-quarterback, linebacker production, recruiting strategy, transfer portal philosophy, and long-term quarterback outlook heading into the 2026 season. Tyler Wojciak answers fan questions on Notre Dame’s championship ceiling, Freeman’s NFL buzz, roster-building approach, and the best games to watch this season, while also diving into big-picture program direction and fun fan experience topics.

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(1:13) - Most Important Players & Freeman Future
(13:59) - QB Plan & Recruiting Strategy
(25:08) - Best Games in 2026

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