Brady Quinn Interview Pt. 2: Choosing Notre Dame, the Bush Push, Comeback Against UCLA, & His Most Iconic Career Moments

Brady Quinn Interview Pt. 2: Choosing Notre Dame, the Bush Push, Comeback Against UCLA, & His Most Iconic Career Moments

Author: Locked On Podcast Network, Tyler Wojciak August 31, 2026 Duration: 30:04
Brady Quinn goes inside the unforgettable moments, games and stories that defined his Notre Dame football career, including the 2005 Bush Push against USC, the dramatic 2006 UCLA comeback and his transformation into one of the greatest quarterbacks in Fighting Irish history. Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak sits down with Quinn for Part 2 of their hour-plus conversation to revisit why he chose Notre Dame, his difficult first two seasons, the arrival of Charlie Weis, when he realized the Irish could be special in 2005, the atmosphere surrounding USC, his go-ahead touchdown drive against the Trojans, the expectations and lessons of 2006, his game-winning touchdown to Jeff Samardzija against UCLA, Bookstore Basketball, getting drafted by the Cleveland Browns and what Notre Dame still means to him today before closing with rapid-fire stories from his playing days.

For fans who live and breathe the blue and gold, Locked On Irish is the essential daily audio companion. Host Tyler Wojciak, a Notre Dame alum and Fox Sports producer, doesn't just report the scores; he digs into the why and how behind every pivotal play and program decision. This podcast operates with the understanding that following the Fighting Irish is a year-round commitment, weaving together immediate postgame reactions, detailed previews of upcoming opponents, and the nuanced world of recruiting. Tyler's analysis, grounded in his experience covering the team since 2020, cuts through the noise to offer clear-eyed perspective whether discussing the football team's latest offensive scheme or the basketball squad's defensive adjustments. The conversation is fueled by genuine passion and a desire to go deeper than the headlines, creating a space for dedicated fans who crave substantive talk. You'll find a consistent, reliable voice in this daily podcast, one that treats Notre Dame athletics with the seriousness and enthusiasm it commands from its supporters. It's that blend of insider insight and accessible breakdowns that makes tuning in each day feel like a necessary check-in with a well-informed friend who just happens to have a producer's eye for detail and an alum's heart for the game.
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