Blue & Gold Illustrated: Notre Dame Football And Recruiting

The Notre Dame football team kicks off the 2019 season on Monday night when they travel to Kentucky to take on the Louisville Cardinals. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the game. The staff talks about what to expect from the Cardinals in year one of the Scott Satterfield era before diving into matchups of the Irish offense and defense against the Louisville squad.

The 2019 season is just a week away, and it's time for the Blue & Gold Illustrated staff to make its season predictions. After discussing the news of the suspension of a young receiver, senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down what the expectations are for the 2019 season, and what they predict will happen.

Blue & Gold Illustrated recruiting insider Mike Singer runs through recent news and notes on the recruiting trail, talks about his road travels, and has audio clips from an interview with Notre Dame offensive tackle commit Tosh Baker.

Notre Dame held its fall media day yesterday, with all eleven coaches talking with the media. That followed another open practice with the Irish. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell were joined by staff writer Andrew Mentock to talk media day and practice.

Notre Dame is now halfway through fall camp, and the first game of the season is now just two weeks away. Blue & Gold Illustrated was on hand for Saturday's practice, and senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break it down. There is a lot of quarterback discussion in this podcast, but every position gets touched on. This is especially true at linebacker and safety.

Notre Dame plays another difficult schedule in 2019, but it's one that sets up nicely for the Irish to make another playoff run. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell rank the 2019 opponents from 12 to 1 and explain why they rank the teams where they do. Both staff members have the same team No. 1, but there is certainly differences from 2 to 4.

It should be noted that we initially intended to NOT publish this podcast because of the poor sound quality. There is an echo in the podcast that diminishes the overall sound. There were numerous requests asking us to still publish the show, so we are doing so.

In today's podcast we talk about Notre Dame's 8th practice of fall camp, the answers that have been found, the questions that remain and then answer BGI subscriber questions. The show concludes with a discussion of whether or not Notre Dame has peaked under head coach Brian Kelly.

Notre Dame was back on campus today for practice No. 6. It was a much better day for the Irish defense, but the offense was still able to make plays. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi, football analyst Bryan Driskell and staff writer Vince DeDario break down what they saw from the Fighting Irish on day six.

Notre Dame finished up its fifth practice - and first in full pads - of the 2019 season. It was also the last day in Culver, Ind. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell wrap up the practice from Culver. The staff recorded today's show from the Lakehouse Grille in Culver, where the Notre Dame football team had dinner the night before.

It was a strong day from the Irish offensive line, the secondary was impressive once again, and a young quarterback shined.

Notre Dame kicked off the 2019 season with its first practice of fall camp. The Irish practice at Culver Academies in Culver, Indiana. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi, football analyst Bryan Driskell and staff writer Vince DeDario break down the first practice. 

It was a strong day for the Notre Dame defense, but the Irish offense also did some positive things. The staff covers it all while recording on location at Lakehouse Grille in Culver, Ind.