Blue & Gold Illustrated: Notre Dame Football And Recruiting

Notre Dame held its first ever "New and Gold Game" on Sunday, Aug. 20th. It was an intrasquad scrimmage open to the media and fans alike. Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell and recruiting reporter David McKinney break down the scrimmage and gauge where the Irish stand less than two weeks before the season opener.

Blue and Gold Illustrated recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden are joined by Tom Lemming of the Lemming Report and Rob Cassidy of Rivals to discuss all things Irish recruiting

The Notre Dame season is just over two weeks away, which means it is time to start taking a deeper look at the opponents on the Irish schedule. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell preview Notre Dame's first two games, home contests against Temple (Sept. 2) and Georgia (Sept. 9). The staff previews both opponents, discusses key matchups and finishes each preview by answering subscriber questions.

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell update the latest goings on in Notre Dame's fall camp, discuss the announced series between Notre Dame and Wisconsin, and then take a quick look at the 2017 football schedule. Following that discussion the staff answers a wide variety of subscriber questions about the 2017 Fighting Irish.

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden discuss the commitment of WR Kevin Austin to Notre Dame and the remaining WR targets on the board for the Irish.

Notre Dame has completed five practices and the Blue & Gold Illustrated staff breaks down where things stand in the early going. Senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell talk about what's different with this year's team - and with head coach Brian Kelly, the early camp standouts and key themes that have emerged thus far. The second half of the show was the staff answering question from listeners of the show.

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden discuss 2019 defensive tackle Jacob Lacey's commitment to Notre Dame and answer fan questions.

Notre Dame is ready to kick off fall camp for its 2017 season, and the Blue & Gold Illustrated staff breaks down head coach Brian Kelly's season opening press conference and discusses what to look for and expect from fall camp. Senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell talk about expectations for the Irish this season, discuss strengths and weaknesses on both sides of the ball, and talk about what to look for from the team during the fall.

Recruiting reporter David McKinney is joined by BGI football analyst Bryan Driskell to discuss the commitment of four-star LB Jack Lamb

Notre Dame's special teams were a major issue for the Irish program in 2016, and a turnaround is needed. New special teams coordinator Brian Polian is being tasked with the rebuild, and his success will have a big impact on the team's overall results.

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the Irish special teams, talk about 2017 expectations and answer subscriber questions.