Breaking Down Notre Dame’s Transfer Portal Shift with Brian Smith: What It Means for 2026 and Beyond

Notre Dame’s approach to roster building is evolving, and the transfer portal is playing a bigger role than ever. On this crossover edition of Locked on Irish and the Portal, Tyler Wojciak is joined by Locked On’s Recruiting and Transfer Portal Insider Brian Smith to break down how the college football landscape is changing, why Indiana’s championship run may signal a shift in team-building philosophy, and what Notre Dame’s portal strategy says about the future of the program. Tyler and Brian dive into Notre Dame’s latest portal additions, including Mylan Graham, Quincy Porter, Francis Brewu, Tionne Gray, and Keon Keeley, before turning their attention to the quarterback room and what’s next for CJ Carr, Teddy Jarrard, and the 2027 recruiting class.