Blue & Gold Illustrated: Notre Dame Football And Recruiting

It has been an eventful week at Notre Dame. The Irish began it with an impressive 21-17 victory over LSU in the Citrus Bowl, but that was followed by the news that defensive coordinator Mike Elko was leaving for Texas A&M. That same day junior receiver Equanimeous St. Brown announced his plans to go to the NFL, something junior running back Josh Adams did a day later. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell discuss all of the latest happenings at Notre Dame, and it's a lot. After breaking down the LSU game and Notre Dame's pending quarterback competition, the staff discusses what Elko meant for Notre Dame in 2017, the particulars of his departure and what Notre Dame must do next. The show ends with discussion of St. Brown, Adams and the remaining players yet to make their NFL decisions.

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   

In the first episode of our new basketball podcast the Give and Go, BGI basketball beat writer Corey Bodden talks with Stu Jackson of the Hoosier to preview Notre Dame's matchup with Indiana this weekend 

The BGI recruiting staff talks about the commitment of TE Tommy Tremble and what it means for Notre Dame

BGI recruiting reporter David McKinney is joined by football analyst Bryan Driskell to discuss the commitment of four-star DB Houston Griffith to Notre Dame 

BGI recruiting reporter David McKinney is joined by football analsyt Bryan Driskell to discuss the commitment of CB Tariq Bracy and what it means for the class. 

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden preview a big visit weekend for Notre Dame

BGI's David McKinney and Lou Somogyi take a quick look at Notre Dame's upcoming matchup with LSU