Notre Dame just added a massive piece to its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of 4-star offensive lineman Grayson McKeogh, and host Tyler Wojciak explains how the Irish won the battle over Penn State and why McKeogh is a perfect fit. Then, it’s mailbag time — how does Notre Dame stack up against Miami in Week 1, and would a 5-0 start justify a No. 1 ranking? Plus: how Notre Dame’s culture compares to the best in college football and whether Jeremiyah Love could push for the Heisman.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:08) - Grayson McKeogh Commits to ND

(10:01) - Mailbag!

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Notre Dame just hosted one of its biggest official visit weekends of the year, and the Irish may be on the verge of several key commitments. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Irish Illustrated recruiting analyst Eric Thomas to break down the latest intel on WR Kaydon Finley, DBs Joey O’Brien and Khary Adams, and OL Grayson McKeogh. Plus, what’s the latest on WR Devin Fitzgerald, and could Notre Dame actually take five wide receivers in this class? They also preview the upcoming official visit weekend and evaluate the defensive back situation if O’Brien and Adams join the class.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:01) - What we’re hearing

(7:05) - Kaydon Finley

(10:59) - Joey O’Brien

(16:29) - Khary Adams

(20:10) - Grayson McKeogh

(23:49) - Wide Receivers

(27:06) - Tight Ends

(30:34) - Elijah Golden

(33:36) - Defensive Backs

(36:48) - Predictions

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Notre Dame just wrapped up one of its biggest official visit weekends in years — and Marcus Freeman and his staff pulled out all the stops. Tyler Wojciak shares his biggest takeaways, breaks down where things stand with top uncommitted recruits like Kaydon Finley and Khary Adams, and reacts to Jordan Botelho’s latest injury. Plus, find out who’s trending toward a commitment and how the Irish are stacking talent at key positions.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:35) - Big Picture Thoughts

(6:08) - Intel on Top Targets

(24:44) - Jordan Botelho Injury

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Notre Dame has a top 3 recruiting class in 2026—but momentum has stalled after recent misses like DT Alister Vallejo and WR Kohen Brown. But this weekend presents a massive opportunity for Marcus Freeman and his staff. Tyler Wojciak breaks down the current state of Notre Dame recruiting, previews the loaded list of official visitors, and explains what Notre Dame needs to accomplish to stay in the mix for a top-5 class.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:50) - State of ND Recruiting

(12:10) - Official Visit Weekend Preview

(23:03) - Realistic Expectations for the Weekend

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Notre Dame hosted its annual Irish Invasion camp over the weekend, bringing some of the top high school talent in the country to South Bend. Tyler Wojciak is joined by recruiting analyst Eric Thomas to break down the standout performances from the event, including 3-star WR Rob Larson, 2028 DE Jackson Vaughn, and 2027 QB Malachi Zeigler. They also discuss the latest on 2026 DT target Alister Vallejo ahead of his commitment, preview Notre Dame’s upcoming official visit weekend, and react to the NCAA’s approval of the House v. NCAA settlement and what it means for Notre Dame’s recruiting strategy moving forward.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:38) - Irish Invasion

(19:07) - Alister Vallejo

(21:51) - Official Visit Weekend Preview

(32:26) - NCAA Settlement Fallout

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