It’s time for another Notre Dame Mailbag! Tyler Wojciak tackles the biggest questions from Fighting Irish fans, including the latest on the QB battle—could ND still add a transfer? Plus, is it time to start questioning Micah Shrewsberry’s future as Notre Dame’s basketball coach? Tyler also dives into the most exciting home game of 2025, Shamrock Series rumors, and even ranks some of the most cringe-worthy press conferences in sports history.

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Spring practice is right around the corner, and Notre Dame’s offensive depth chart is starting to take shape. Tyler Wojciak discusses who takes the first reps at quarterback—Steve Angeli, CJ Carr, or Kenny Minchey? How will the running back rotation shake out? Which wide receivers and tight ends step up as go-to targets? And who locks down the starting five on the offensive line? Tune in for a full breakdown of the offense heading into spring ball!

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Notre Dame has hired former Detroit Lions scout Mike Martin as its new General Manager—a major move that could reshape the Irish’s recruiting and roster-building strategy. Tyler Wojciak analyzes makes Martin the right hire, and how will his NFL experience impact Notre Dame’s future. Plus, Notre Dame basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry had some strong words for fans after the Irish’s loss to Louisville. Was his frustration warranted, or was this outburst a bad look for the program? Tyler shares his thoughts on the situation.

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Notre Dame’s quarterback competition is the biggest story of this offseason, and there is no bigger name involved than CJ Carr. In part three of a three-part series on Notre Dame's 2025 quarterback competition, Tyler Wojciak breaks down CJ Carr's chances of winning the starting job. Tyler analyzes why the highly-touted redshirt freshman could be the future of the Fighting Irish, the challenges he faces, and predicts whether or not he will win the job.

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Notre Dame men’s basketball has had a disappointing season in year two of Micah Shrewsberry, with a 11-13 record and 5-8 in ACC play. Tyler Wojciak is joined by men’s basketball beat writer Tom Noie to do a deep dive into Notre Dame men’s basketball on the heels of a much-needed win over Boston College that snapped a three-game losing streak.

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Notre Dame’s QB competition is the biggest story of the offseason, and it’s already heating up. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Kenny Minchey’s chances of winning the starting job over Steve Angeli and CJ Carr. Tyler presents the case for and against Minchey as QB1, and discusses whether he has a real shot to lead the Irish in 2025.

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Notre Dame will have a true QB competition for the first time since 2016, and it’s already heating up. Tyler Wojciak breaks down Steve Angeli’s chances of winning the starting job. Does his experience and poise make him the right choice, or is he just a placeholder for a more talented QB? Tyler analyzes the case for and against Angeli as QB1 and discusses whether he has a real shot to lead the Irish in 2025.

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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is working hard to build an elite coaching and personnel staff. Tyler Wojciak provides the latest on Notre Dame’s search for a new GM and what Mike Mickens’ future is with the Irish. Then, Tyler is joined by Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko to go in-depth on Notre Dame’s hire of former Penn State RB oach Ja’Juan Seider.

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Notre Dame and Marcus Freeman are riding a wave of momentum following the run to the National Championship, and it is starting to show up on the recruiting trail. Tyler Wojciak joins Brian Smith for a special crossover edition of The Portal to discuss how Notre Dame recruiting is improving and why they have a very bright future.

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Notre Dame is expected to hire Ja’Juan Seider as the next RB Coach, who has spent the last seven years at Penn State. Tyler Wojciak reacts to the news and explains what it means for the Irish.

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