The Notre Dame–USC rivalry has officially come to an end, and the fallout is sending shockwaves through college football. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why USC walked away from one of the sport’s greatest rivalries, how the Irish responded by scheduling BYU, and what it says about the current state of college football. Tyler also dives into Notre Dame’s offseason roster movement, including Amil Wagner declaring for the NFL Draft, transfer portal departures, and which key starters are expected to return in 2026. Plus, Tyler addresses the growing buzz around Marcus Freeman and the New York Giants.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:10) - End of ND-USC

(12:57) - Player Moves

(21:58) - Freeman to NFL Rumors

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Notre Dame vs USC is done and BYU will take on the Fighting Irish for the next two years. What is happening in College Football? Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price headed to the NFL, our reaction to the first round of the College Football playoff and more on this episode of the Irish Squad Show!

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Notre Dame football is officially in transfer portal season, and fans have plenty of questions about what comes next. On this Friday Mailbag, Tyler Wojciak breaks down Notre Dame’s transfer portal strategy, including how aggressive the Irish should be at wide receiver, when commitments could start rolling in, and which position groups are most concerning heading into next season. Tyler also tackles big-picture questions about Marcus Freeman’s future at Notre Dame, the dramatic defensive turnaround during the season, and how conference realignment and the ACC could impact Notre Dame football moving forward. Finally, is it time to start believing in the Notre Dame men’s basketball team again?

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(1:43) - Transfer Portal Intel

(19:48) - Marcus Freeman Future

(22:48) - Chris Ash

(29:42) - Big East Reunion

(32:16) - NDMBB Optimism

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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.

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(1:53) - Defensive Back Commits

(10:37) - QB Reclassifying?

(23:41) - Top Prospects to Know

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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.

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(1:54) - Marcus Freeman Extension

(6:22) - Player/Staff Retention

(13:47) - Transfer Portal Improvements

(19:47) - 2027 Recruiting Class

(23:13) - Self-Evaluation

(26:46) - CFP/ACC Future

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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.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:19) - MVP

(5:41) - Club Fever Freshman of the Year

(9:49) - Jonas Gray Award (Breakthrough Senior)

(14:35) - Kyren Williams Award (Breakout Season)

(18:02) - Decio Cafe Award

(25:22) - Brothers Bar & Grill Award

(28:06) - 401k Award

(30:34) - Domerfest Award

(34:08) - Play of the Year

(39:25) - Biggest Win of the Season

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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!

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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.

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(1:46) - Marcus Freeman NFL Rumors & Staff Moves

(15:11) - CFP/ACC Fallout

(28:00) - Player Movement

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