Blue & Gold Illustrated: Notre Dame Football And Recruiting

The Citrus Bowl presents a tremendous opportunity for Notre Dame to finish the 2017 off on a strong note. The Irish face the 9-3 LSU Tigers, and a win could give the Irish its second 10-win season in three years. Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell breaks down the game and talks about what is on the line for Notre Dame.

Driskell talks about the matchups that are most important to the game, including the one of Irish coordinator Chip Long against LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda, the nation's highest paid assistant coach. Following a discussion on the matchups, Driskell breaks down what Notre Dame must do on offense and defense to come out with a much-needed victory.

BGI recruiting reporter David McKinney is joined by football analyst Bryan Driskell to discuss the commitment of Luke Jones to Notre Dame 

 

 

BGI recruiting reporter David McKinney is joined by Mike Scarborough of TigerBait.com to preview Notre Dame's upcoming matchup with LSU in the Citrus Bowl

BGI recruiting reporter David McKinney is joined by football analyst Bryan Driskell to discuss the commitment of four-star WR Braden Lenzy and what it means for Notre Dame

LSU has built its 9-3 record largely on the backs of an outstanding defense. Led by the nation's highest paid assitant coach - defensive coordinator Dave Aranda - the Tigers are stout against the run and pass.

Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell breaks down the Tigers. He goes over their statistics, their depth chart, talks injuries and discusses, and gives a first look at what makes LSU so effective on that side of the ball.

In less than a week's time Notre Dame has lost two starting receivers, its number two tight end, its blocking fullback and a talented freshman running back that was a key special teams figure. The reasons for the losses were varied, but the fact is they will be without some key players.

Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell breaks down who Notre Dame lost, how those losses will impact the offense, who will have to step up and what Notre Dame must do to overcome the losses and still beat a talented LSU team.

Blue & Gold Illustrated recruiting reporter David McKinney is joined by football analyst Bryan Driskell to discuss the early signining period, the impact of Notre Dame signing all 20 of their verbal commitments, and where the Irish will go to close out the class in February.

Notre Dame squares off against LSU on Jan. 1 in the Citrus Bowl. The Irish defense has to hold a powerful LSU run game in check if it is going to come out with a win. Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell breaks down the LSU offense. He discusses LSU's season long rankings, what the Tigers like to do scheme wise and goes over the offensive personnel.

The BGI recruiting staff breaks down where Notre Dame stands with the remaining targets on the board as the early signing period approaches