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Elite Wide Receiver Julius Jones Jr. Commits To Notre Dame!

Irish Breakdown — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:09:00 GMT

Notre Dame landed a huge commitment with elite receiver Julius Jones Jr. pledging to the Irish. Bryan Driskell breaks down what this means for the Irish.

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Post Official Visits Update 6-22-26 Power Hour

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:23:18 GMT

In this episode we discuss all the latest in regards to ND recruiting. It was a big official visit weekend. How did the Irish do? Who do we expect will commit? How will the Irish finish the 2027 class? Has ND found their 2028 QB? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this episode of Power Hour.

Best of IB: Top 10 Notre Dame Defensive Players From 2000-25

Irish Breakdown — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing and ranking the top Notre Dame defensive players from 2000-25, weighing talent, production, impact, and accolades. The countdown features stars across every level of the defense, with a very popular former Irish star earning the top spot.

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Best of IB: Notre Dame vs The Big 12 - How The Irish Stack Up

Irish Breakdown — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing and comparing Notre Dame to the Big 12's top programs—Texas Tech, BYU, and Arizona State—evaluating coaching, overall talent, and key position groups. The team highlights where the Irish hold advantages and how they measure up against the conference's current and future contenders.

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Best of IB: Notre Dame vs The ACC - How The Irish Stack Up

Irish Breakdown — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing and comparing Notre Dame to the ACC's top programs—Miami, SMU, and Clemson—by breaking down coaching, talent, and position groups on both sides of the ball. They evaluate where the Irish hold advantages, where they face challenges, and how they stack up against the conference's elite.

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Notre Dame Recruiting Roundup With Brian Smith: OV Weekend 2 Recap, Who’s Next to Commit, and More!

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Notre Dame recruiting is entering a critical stretch as the Irish look to close on several elite 2027 targets following a massive official visit weekend, including 5-star offensive lineman Albert Simien, top defensive line prospects Brayden Parks and Segun Alexander, and wide receiver Julius Jones Jr. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Brian Smith from The Portal for a crossover episode to break down where Notre Dame stands with its remaining top targets, evaluate the impact of potential additions to the class, discuss the fallout from missing on 5-star linebacker Kaden Henderson, and examine Roman Igwebuike's importance moving forward.

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(1:25) - Top Remaining Battles

(15:49) - Julius Jones Jr. & WR Recruiting

(26:44) - Linebacker Board & Final Class Projections

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Best of IB: Notre Dame 2025 Recruiting Class Enters Crucial Season

Irish Breakdown — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing Notre Dame's 2025 recruiting class, a group that faced heavy scrutiny despite being one of the nation's top-ranked classes. They examine which players are poised to contribute in 2026 and debates whether the class has lived up to expectations or risks being overtaken by the talented 2026 group.

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Best of IB: Best Offenses That Notre Dame Will Face In 2026

Irish Breakdown — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing the top offenses Notre Dame will face in 2026, evaluating each unit based on coaching, talent, depth, and production. Miami and SMU headline a schedule that features several challenging attacks.

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Best of IB: Is CJ Carr Worth The Hype? Setting Expectations For The Irish QB

Irish Breakdown — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing whether the hype surrounding CJ Carr is justified, breaking down his talent, potential, and the areas he must improve to become the centerpiece of Notre Dame's offense. The team also sets realistic expectations by discussing Carr's floor and ceiling for the 2026 season.

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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part IV

Irish Breakdown — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 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 four of the show.

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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part III

Irish Breakdown — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 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 — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:00 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 two of the show.

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Notre Dame Football Mailbag - Part I

Irish Breakdown — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 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 one of the show.

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Rapid Fire: Notre Dame X-Factors, Desmond Howard From The Archives, Texas Tech's Future

Irish Breakdown — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:21:52 GMT

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Who are Notre Dame football's offensive and defensive X-factor players for the upcoming season, we hear some interesting comments from former Michigan Heisman winner and current ESPN analyst Desmond Howard from an interview with Sean Stires, would Texas Tech be desirable if they tried to leave the Big 12 for another conference, visitors from around the world are marveling at American cuisine while visiting the U.S. during the soccer World Cup - what food would you recommend to them?

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A CJ Carr Future Scenario - Notre Dame Football Mailbag

Irish Breakdown — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:16:41 GMT

Irish Breakdown answers listener questions about Notre Dame football and more on today's show.

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Mailbag! Notre Dame NIL Strategy, Wide Receiver Expectations, Biggest Haters, Favorite Memories, and more!

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Notre Dame recruiting, NIL strategy, wide receiver recruiting, Charles Jagusah’s recovery, roster building, transfer portal evaluations, and the biggest Notre Dame haters of all time headline another loaded Irish mailbag. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why recruiting ultimatums seem to work against Notre Dame more often than in its favor, evaluates the importance of Quincy Porter and Ian Premer to the offense, discusses which position group he would most like to upgrade through recruiting, shares his ideal Notre Dame running back duo, provides an update on Charles Jagusah’s recovery outlook, ranks the biggest Notre Dame haters ever, and answers questions about campus improvements and favorite game-day memories in South Bend.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:38) - Recruiting Battles, NIL & Offensive Playmakers

(13:07) - Building The Roster For Championships

(25:17) - Biggest ND Haters & Irish Memories

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Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:26:26 GMT

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Tracking the Trail: Notre Dame Lands One Five-Star, Loses Out on Another

Drew Mentock, Eric Thomas — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:56:07 GMT

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Notre Dame Daily Mailbag

Irish Breakdown — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:30:00 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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Notre Dame vs The Big 12 - How The Irish Stack Up

Irish Breakdown — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The IB team compares Notre Dame to the Big 12's top programs—Texas Tech, BYU, and Arizona State—evaluating coaching, overall talent, and key position groups. The team highlights where the Irish hold advantages and how they measure up against the conference's current and future contenders.

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Is CJ Carr Worth The Hype? Setting Expectations For The Irish QB

Irish Breakdown — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

The IB team examines whether the hype surrounding CJ Carr is justified, breaking down his talent, potential, and the areas he must improve to become the centerpiece of Notre Dame's offense. The team also sets realistic expectations by discussing Carr's floor and ceiling for the 2026 season.

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Notre Dame Set For Crucial Final Recruiting Weekend

Irish Breakdown — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:59:00 GMT

The IB team previews Notre Dame's final major recruiting weekend of the summer, highlighting key commits and top uncommitted targets set to visit campus. The team examines where the Irish stand with standout prospects Julius Jones Jr., Albert Simien, and Segun Alexander as recruiting season reaches a pivotal stage.

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Irish Illustrated Insider: On elite DB room, defensive line outlook, true WR1 search, Irish Wear Green uniforms, playoff expectations & the future Irish starting quarterback

Tim O'Malley, Pete Sampson, Andrew Mentock, Jack Freeman — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:02:35 GMT

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Good Luck Scoring On Notre Dame In 2026☘️ELITE D

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:19:37 GMT