Notre Dame Recruiting Roundup with Brian Smith: QB Miss Explained, DL Questions & Big Visit Takeaways

Notre Dame football recruiting update: Kamden Lopati flips to Michigan, Irish quarterback recruiting strategy for 2027, major visit weekend takeaways, defensive line concerns, and top targets at wide receiver and linebacker all take center stage in this in-depth breakdown. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Locked On recruiting insider Brian Smith to analyze why Notre Dame missed on Lopati, where the staff turns next at quarterback, what stood out from the latest visit weekend, and how the Irish are positioned across key positions as the 2027 recruiting cycle continues to unfold.

 

(0:00) - Intro

(1:26) - QB Miss & Plan

(13:01) - WR Battles & DL Concerns

(26:36) - LB Importance & Class Outlook

 

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