Blue & Gold Illustrated: Notre Dame Football And Recruiting

Notre Dame will look to build its playoff resume this weekend when it takes on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, who are 5-3 on the season after beating Louisville 42-32 last weekend. It is an opportunity for the Irish to improve to 3-0 against ACC opponents this season. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the Deacons, go over the key matchups and discuss the keys to the game.

Riley Johnston, the managing editor of Blogger So Dear, joins the show to preview Notre Dame's upcoming matchup with Wake Forest

Recruting reporter David McKinney is joined by football analyst Bryan Driskell to discuss the commitment of California WR Geordon Porter to Notre Dame

Notre Dame entered the initial College Football Playoff Poll as the No. 3 ranked team in the country. Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell breaks down the initial poll and what factors played the biggest role in Notre Dame's high ranking. That was followed by a look at the remaining schedule for Notre Dame and the team's in contention for a playoff spot. Finally, Driskell goes over the games this weekend that would have the biggest impact on Notre Dame's playoff odds.

Notre Dame improved to 7-1 on the season after beating previously No. 14 ranked NC State by a score of 35-14. The Irish dominated on offense and defense, but also had to bounce back from some early adversity. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the win, and talk about what the victory does for Notre Dame's playoff hopes.

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden discuss all the latest news in Notre Dame recruiting, including a recap of the USC visit weekend and a look ahead the visitors list for the N.C. State game

For the second week in a row, Notre Dame has a chance to knock off a Top 15 opponent and improve its College Football Playoff resume. In fact, this would be the first time since 1989 that Notre Dame has knocked off back-to-back Top 15 teams. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the game. They discuss how big this game is for both Notre Dame and the No. 14 ranked NC State team. An overview of the Wolfpack is given before the BGI staffers break down the top matchups and keys to victory for Notre Dame.

Matt Carter of the Wolfpacker joins the show to preview Notre Dame's upcoming matchup with N.C. State

Notre Dame dominated its arch-rival on Saturday, beating the No. 11 ranked USC Trojans by a score of 49-14. The Irish controlled the game in all three phases, taking a 28-0 lead into halftime. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the game and talk about what led to the Irish blowout.

Recruiting reporter David McKinney is joined by football analyst Bryan Driskell to discuss the commitment of safety Paul Moala to Notre Dame