About this episode
Notre Dame football staff news, Jevaughn Codlin’s return as a senior defensive analyst working with the safeties, CJ Carr’s favorite wide receiver in 2026, the Irish running back rotation under Ja’Juan Seider, team captain predictions, and breakout candidates headline this Friday Mailbag episode. Tyler Wojciak breaks down why Codlin’s return is bigger than it looks, analyzes Ayden Pouncey’s role in the secondary, predicts the 2026 captains, debates the RB2 battle, projects CJ Carr’s top target, and answers fan questions about Wisconsin, special teams, and Notre Dame traditions.
(0:00) - Intro
(1:52) - Key Staff Member Returns
(13:52) - Player Moves in ’26
(24:52) - Schedule & Traditions
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