Sons of Saturday - Irish: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

Tyler Wojciak and Luke Smith are back to discuss Tommy Rees’ decision to leave Notre Dame for the offensive coordinator position at Alabama. Plus, they deliver news about the future of the podcast. 

The guys discuss what it would mean for the Irish if they land former Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman out of the transfer portal. Is Hartman capable of leading the Irish to a 12-0 season and another berth in the College Football Playoff? Luke and Tyler think it’s a strong possibility. Then, they break down the Gator Bowl matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Despite some key players sitting out, there are plenty of interesting storylines to watch in this one, most notably the return of QB Tyler Buchner. The guys share their thoughts on the game’s biggest matchups before giving their score predictions. Rate, review, and subscribe today! 

The guys are back for their 100th episode! Luke and Tyler discuss everything they've missed over the past two weeks, including Michael Mayer's snub by the Mackey Award, Drew Pyne's transfer to Arizona State, and the chaotic end to the Peyton Bowen recruitment. Then, they're joined by recruiting analyst Kevin Sinclair from 247 Sports and Irish Illustrated for a comprehensive Signing Day recap, as the guys do a deep dive on the 2023 class for the Irish. Then, friend of the program Pete Sampson of The Athletic joins the show to reflect on Marcus Freeman's first season as head coach, discuss Notre Dame's position on NIL/Transfer Portal, and to share some stories from his 20+ years on the Notre Dame beat. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe today! 

The guys are back to talk about Notre Dame’s 38-27 loss to USC in the Coliseum Saturday night. Join us as we discuss the emergence of Caleb Williams as a Hollywood Villain. We break down Drew Pyne’s strong performance and the defense’s struggles, before getting into what’s next for Marcus Freeman and his program. Rate, review, and subscribe today!

The guys preview Notre Dame’s regular season finale as the Irish travel to Los Angeles to take on their arch rival USC Trojans. They begin by discussing how important the game is to Notre Dame’s season and for the program going forward. Then, they break down USC’s potent offense, atrocious defense, and nonexistent special teams ahead of the big matchup. Next, they answer listener submitted questions before closing out the show with their score predictions. Rate, review, and subscribe today! 

The guys recap Notre Dame’s dominant win over the Phil Jurkovec-less Boston College Eagles on Senior Day. Benjamin Morrison led the way for Notre Dame’s defense, reeling in three interceptions tying the single game record in school history. Luke and Tyler discuss whether Ben Morrison is already the best cornerback to wear the Blue & Gold in their lifetimes. Then, they discuss Isaiah Foskey becoming the career sack leader. Is Foskey somehow underrated? Next, they break down another strong performance by the Irish offense, particularly on the ground. They close with a quick lookahead to USC as the Irish prepare to play the biggest game of the season. Subscribe, rate, and review today!

The guys preview Notre Dame’s final home game of the 2022 season. The Boston College Eagles are 3-7 on the year, but come into the game with a lot of confidence after upsetting NC State last Saturday. The guys reflect on the Class of 2019’s accomplishments before discussing the big news on the recruiting front, as Notre Dame looks to be in prime position to land a 4-star QB who is visiting for the game this weekend. Then, they discuss former Notre Dame QB Phil Jurkovec’s playing status and why they wish he were active for the Eagles on Saturday. Finally, they break down Boston College’s offense, defense, and special teams, and close with score predictions and an update on Luke’s 7th grade basketball team. Rate, review, and subscribe today! 

The guys recap Notre Dame’s narrow win over the Navy Midshipmen on Saturday. Despite a great start for the Irish in the first half, the team completely collapsed in the second half, but was able to escape Baltimore with the W. Tyler and Luke discuss what went wrong for the offense and why they were stymied after the strong start. Then, they share their thoughts on the defense’s inability to slow down Navy with a backup QB. Both Tyler and Luke are not as concerned about the defense’s performance due to the nature of defending the triple-option. Finally, they look ahead and discuss whether or not the abysmal second half will impact Notre Dame’s final two regular season games. Rate, review, and subscribe today! 

The guys open with a brief statement about the Navy series before shifting to their final thoughts on Notre Dame’s win over Clemson. Following the Irish’s dominant performance over the previously 4th-ranked Clemson Tigers, Notre Dame moved to #20 in both the CFP and the AP Poll. Then, they discuss the matchup against the Midshipmen. Will this be another sleeper, as most games against Navy are? Or will Notre Dame continue to build off their performance against Clemson and bury an inferior opponent? Then, the guys close out the show with their predictions. Rate, review, and subscribe today! 

The guys recap Notre Dame’s dominant 35-14 win over the 4th-ranked Clemson Tigers in front of a raucous Notre Dame Stadium. Luke provides a full report of the sights and scenes from South Bend before they dive into the action on the field. Notre Dame’s punt block unit set the tone early, and the Irish dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball for 60 minutes. Notre Dame ran for 265 yards on the 7th-best rush defense coming into the game. On defense, Benjamin Morrison had the game of his life and propelled the defense to their best effort of the season. Next, the guys discuss what this means for Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame football program going forward. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe today!