About this episode
Notre Dame spring football is just weeks away, and several players across the roster are entering make-or-break moments as the Fighting Irish prepare for critical depth chart battles ahead of the 2026 season. Tyler Wojciak breaks down nine Notre Dame football players facing pivotal spring practices, including a quarterback battling to secure the backup role, multiple wide receivers trying to break through in a crowded room, trench players fighting to stay in the offensive and defensive line rotations, and a veteran linebacker whose unique career path has brought him to a crucial moment in the program.
(0:00) - Intro
(1:54) - Offensive Hot Seats
(12:41) - Trench Battles
(25:17) - Defensive Depth
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