Blue & Gold Illustrated: Notre Dame Football And Recruiting

The BGI recruiting staff breaks down the commitment of Rivals250 DE Howard Cross and what it means for Notre Dame 

The BGI recruiting staff discusses the commitment of four-star safety Litchfield Ajavon to Notre Dame, what it means for the class and where Notre Dame goes from here at safety 

The BGI recruiting staff discusses the commitment of Rivals100 offensive lineman John Olmstead to Notre Dame 

The BGI recruiting staff previews a long list of visitors headed to South Bend for the Blue-Gold Game

The BGI recruiting staff breaks down the commitment of 2020 four-star QB Dew Pyne and what it means for Notre Dame 

To win in the modern era of football a team needs an impact quarterback. At times Notre Dame had that in 2017, and at times their quarterback play left a lot to be desired. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell talk about the importance of quarterback play, the positives of Brandon Wimbush at the position, the areas where he faltered in 2017, and his growth this spring.

Following a lengthy discussion on the quarterback position, the staff discusses the offensive line, the secondary, the wide receivers and raise questions about the immediate future of the running back position.

The Blue & Gold Illustrated recruiting staff reviews an important list of visitors from this week and previews a huge list of talent headed to South Bend this weekend. 

Notre Dame suffered a loss last week when senior end Jay Hayes decided to transfer for his final season. The Irish have have players to fill the void, but the margin for error is thinner. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell discuss what the loss of Hayes means for the Irish defense. They also discuss the potential replacements, juniors Khalid Kareem and Ade Ogundeji. The staff finished the podcast breaking down the April 7th spring practice and give the latest on the Irish as they get close to the conclusion of the spring session.

The BGI recruiting staff reviews a busy week of visits for Notre Dame and previews a strong list of visitors heading to South Bend this weekend 

Notre Dame suffered through a disappointing 2017-18 season, as injuries cost the Irish a chance at a return trip to the NCAA Tournament. Heading into next season, Notre Dame must now move forward with star forward Bonzi Colson and All-ACC point guard Matt Farrell. There is talent returning, but there are still more questions than answer at this point. Blue & Gold Illustrated reporter Corey Bodden and analyst Bryan Driskell discuss what was lost, what returns and who must step up next season. The staff also discusses Notre Dame's standout incoming freshman class and what UConn transfer Juwan Durham could bring to the program.