Blue & Gold Illustrated: Notre Dame Football And Recruiting

Blue Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the initial College Football Playoff Poll and how this weekend's matchup against the 6-2 Pittsburgh Panthers can help build the Irish resume. After discussing the poll, they move on to an overview of the Panthers offense and defense, focusing on how Notre Dame matches up in each area.

Blue Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell review Notre Dame's 24-20 win at No. 22 Temple. It was the third time this season Notre Dame has come from behind in the fourth quarter to earn the victory. What this game means for Notre Dame, and what it shows about the program, are key points of discussion.

Blue Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell talk about the upcoming matchup between Notre Dame and the undefeated Temple Owls. Also discussed was the college football shakeup from this past weekend and how it impacts Notre Dame moving forward.

Blue Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and assistant editor Andrew Owens discuss the College Football Playoffs and where Notre Dame currently stands in that conversion. Somogyi and Owens do a conference-by-conference breakdown of the top contenders and even talk about key upcoming games. Where Notre Dame fits into this picture is the backdrop for this discussion.

Blue Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the 41-31 Notre Dame victory over arch-rival USC. A full analysis of the offense, defense and special teams is the topic of discussion. Notre Dame's potential for a playoff run now that USC is in the rear-view is also discussed.

Blue Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell from the Notre Dame defense on the first day of fall camp. The depth at defensive line, the possible use of All-American linebacker Jaylon Smith and the upside of the secondary were the primary topics.

Blue Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell discuss what they saw from the Notre Dame offense on its first day of fall camp. The quarterback position and possible break out players at wide receiver dominate the conversation.

Blue Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi talks with staff writer Andrew Owens and football analyst Bryan Driskell about Brian Kelly's season opening press conference. The BGI staff breaks down the changes that were made and talk about Kelly's comments as the team prepares to kick off the 2015 season.

Blue Gold Illustrated recruiting editor Andrew Ivins and football analyst Bryan Driskell talk about Notre Dame's latest recruiting efforts. They discuss Notre Dame's most recent visitors and update the situation with standout 2017 quarterback Hunter Johnson.

Blue Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell dive into the Notre Dame schedule. The focus this week was on most important games, toughest games and breaking down the top offenses and defenses on the Irish schedule.

Blue Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell and recruiting editor Andrew Ivins breakdown Notre Dame's latest commit, defensive end Ade Ogundeji and take a look at some upcoming visitors while also discussing the end of the summer recruiting cycle in the latest edition of the Irish Huddle: Recruiting Corner. 

Blue Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down Notre Dame's 2015 schedule. They talk about each opponent and how those matchups could impact the season. This is Part I of a two-part series on the schedule.

Blue Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell talk about the Irish quarterback position. The transfer of Everett Golson has opened the door for this to become Malik Zaire's team. Will that unify the team or will the lack of depth create issues for the Irish in 2015?

Blue Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell talk about the high expectations for the Notre Dame wide receivers and tight ends. Can Will Fuller build on his strong 2014 season? Who will step up opposite him this season? Will the tight end position get back to the level of production seen from it during Brian Kelly's first four seasons? They discuss all that and more.

Blue Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell and recruiting editor Andrew Ivins  breakdown some of Notre Dame's newest commitments and peak towards the 2017 class int he latest edition of the Irish Huddle: Recruiting Corner presented by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union.