Mailbag! Offensive & Defensive Ceiling in 2026, Special Teams Questions, Pat Narduzzi’s Weird ND Obsession, and More!

Notre Dame football expectations for 2026 are sky high as the Irish look poised to field one of the best offenses and defenses in college football, while major questions surrounding the offensive line, special teams, recruiting, and the future of the program continue to generate buzz across the college football world. Tyler Wojciak breaks down where Notre Dame could rank nationally on offense and defense, dives into the biggest concerns surrounding the roster, explains the origins of Pat Narduzzi’s strange hatred of Notre Dame, discusses the latest recruiting developments involving Jackson Hill and Albert Simien, compares Notre Dame to iconic professional sports franchises, and also shares a personal update about the future of Locked on Irish.