Notre Dame’s Biggest Offseason Questions in 2026

Notre Dame football faces six massive questions that will define the 2026 season, including CJ Carr’s development, the search for a go-to playmaker, offensive line health, defensive line dominance, slow starts under Marcus Freeman, and whether the Irish can sustain recruiting momentum. In today’s episode of Locked On Irish, host Tyler Wojciak breaks down each of those questions in detail, explains why they matter for Notre Dame’s ceiling this season, and analyzes how the answers could shape the future of the program. Tyler also looks at the pressure on CJ Carr to elevate the offense, the importance of a faster start in September, and why this offseason is so critical for Notre Dame on the recruiting trail.