Notre Dame football just signed its best recruiting class in over a decade! Tyler Wojciak breaks down exactly why the 2026 class is a major turning point for Marcus Freeman and the Irish. Plus, Tyler reacts to every major takeaway from Early Signing Day, highlights the biggest stars in the class, evaluates which prospects will make an immediate impact, and hands out his full slate of Signing Day Awards. With Notre Dame stacking elite talent at defensive back, adding five-star difference-makers, and posting one of the nation’s best blue-chip rates, this class could reshape the program’s trajectory for years to come.

 

(0:00) - Intro

(2:22) - Biggest Takeaway

(10:56) - Best Bet Award

(12:59) - Day One Difference-Maker

(15:12) - Best Position Group

(16:38) - Trust the Tape Award

(18:48) - Surprise Commit of the Class

(22:40) -  Biggest Question Mark

(25:14) - Highest Upside Prospect

(27:37) - Biggest Recruiting Win

(29:25) - Future Captains

(31:06) - Future MVP

 

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