Navy Mailbag! What The Irish Can Prove Before Miami, Carr’s Accuracy, Jonaz Walton’s Role, and Reasons For Optimism

Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak is joined by longtime Capital Gazette Navy beat reporter Bill Wagner for an inside look at the Midshipmen ahead of Saturday's rivalry matchup at Gillette Stadium. After consecutive double-digit-win seasons under Brian Newberry, Navy has stumbled to a disappointing 2-5 start, raising questions about what went wrong and whether the Midshipmen can turn things around. Tyler and Bill begin by examining Navy's struggles, the state of the program and what's at stake against Notre Dame. Then, they break down Drew Cronic's offense, the emergence of quarterback Jackson Gutierrez following Braxton Woodson's injury, and the biggest playmakers the Fighting Irish need to contain. Finally, they evaluate Navy's defensive issues, discuss how the Midshipmen plan to defend CJ Carr and Notre Dame's offense, and share their expectations and predictions for Saturday's game.

Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak welcomes back Notre Dame's all-time winningest starting quarterback, Ian Book, for an exclusive conversation about CJ Carr, the Fighting Irish's College Football Playoff hopes, and the massive showdown with Miami looming on the schedule. Book begins by discussing how players respond to a heartbreaking loss like Notre Dame's defeat against BYU, the criticism Carr is facing, and the biggest improvements he's seen from the young quarterback. Then, Book shares his perspective on the historic Notre Dame-Navy rivalry before taking fans behind the scenes of the unforgettable 2020 victory over No. 1 Clemson, including the buildup to the game and his favorite memories from that night. With Notre Dame preparing to host Miami, Book explains what it takes to perform on college football's biggest stage and what advice he'd give Carr heading into the matchup. Finally, the conversation turns to quarterback safety and Book's signature barrel-roll slide.

Will Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish make changes coming out of the bye week on defense or offense? Previewing the Navy game and more!

Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak previews No. 5 Notre Dame's Halloween showdown with Navy at Gillette Stadium as the Fighting Irish look to bounce back from their loss to BYU and build momentum before a massive matchup with Miami. Tyler opens the show by examining what's at stake for Marcus Freeman's team, why a dominant victory over the Midshipmen won't erase the disappointment from Provo, and how Notre Dame can use this game to regain its confidence. Then, he breaks down Navy's offense and defense, including the explosive rushing ability of quarterback Jackson Gutierrez, the weaknesses in Navy's pass defense, and the biggest keys to victory for CJ Carr, Jonaz Walton, and the Irish on both sides of the ball. Finally, Tyler examines Navy's special teams struggles, explains why Jordan Faison could have a big opportunity in the return game, and delivers his score prediction along with several bold predictions for Notre Dame's offense and defense.

Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith for a comprehensive midseason evaluation of Notre Dame football following the bye week. With seven games in the books and five remaining in the regular season, they break down the three things they've liked most about the Fighting Irish in 2026, including the development of the offensive line, improved kicking game, and dominant rushing defense. Then, they examine the biggest disappointments of the season, from the inconsistent impact of Notre Dame's defensive stars to the lack of production from its offensive transfer portal additions.