Blue & Gold Illustrated: Notre Dame Football And Recruiting

BGI recruiting reporters Corey Bodden and David McKinney discuss all the latest news in the world of Irish recruiting

Notre Dame hits the road this weekend as it looks to improve its record to 5-1. In order to do that the Fighting Irish will have to beat the North Carolina Tar Heels on their home turf. Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell and recruiting reporter David McKinney preview the game, talking about the top matchups and the keys to success for Notre Dame. The pair also discusses the latest on quarterback Brandon Wimbush's health and whether or not backup Ian Book can have success should his number be called.

The staff finishes the show by talking about the big picture importance of this game before giving their predictions.

Notre Dame came out victorious against Miami (Ohio), beating the RedHawks 52-17 in a game that was all but decided by the end of the first quarter. There were some impressive moments in the game, and some areas that must continue to be improved over the next few weeks. Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell and recruiting reporter David McKinney breakdown the game and what it means to Notre Dame's season.

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden discuss all the latest news in the world of Notre Dame recruiting. 

 

 

Notre Dame looks to improve to 4-1 on the season when it hosts the Miami RedHawks on Saturday. Former Notre Dame coach Chuck Martin leads Miami, and the RedHawks are coming off an impressive 31-14 road win over Central Michigan.

Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell and recruiting reporter David McKinney preview the game, giving an overview of the RedHawks, a breakdown of the key matchups, a discussion on the keys to the game and what Notre Dame has to prove in this matchup.

Steve Baker, the voice of the Miami Redhawks, joins the show to talk about Notre Dame's upcoming matchup with Miami (Ohio)

Notre Dame went on the road and pounded one of its longest rivals, beating Michigan State by a 38-18 score in a game that was never really that close. The Irish led 28-7 at the break and were up 38-10 in the fourth quater. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and footbal analyst Bryan Driskell break down the game, discussing the all-around strong performance from the Irish on offense, defense and special. The staff hands out game balls at the end of the show.

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden discuss the latest news in the world of Notre Dame recruiting 

 

 

Notre Dame is looking to put together a much-needed road winning streak when it travels to East Lansing, Mich. to take on the Spartans of Michigan State. Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell and recruiting reporter David McKinney preview the game, beginning with why it is such a big game for the Irish.

The staff then gets into an overview of the Spartans before breaking down the matchups and keys to the game that will have the greatest outcome on the final score.

SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni joins the show to discuss Notre Dame's upcoming matchup with Michigan State.