Spring practice hasn't kept the Notre Dame coaching staff from hitting the recruiting trail. In the past week Notre Dame has landed a commitment from Maria Stein (Ohio) Marion Local offensive lineman John Dirksen, has extended new offers and continues to host some of the nation's top players.

Blue & Gold Illustrated recruiting reporter Corey Bodden and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the Dirksen commitment and talk about what is next for Notre Dame when it comes to offensive line recruiting. They follow that up by diving into the 2018 visitors on campus over the next week, including a couple players who are on commitment watch.

The show wraps up with a discussion on Notre Dame's first ever Sophomore Day, which will be Sunday, April 2.

Notre Dame is now past the halfway point of its 2017 spring practice period, and there is plenty to talk about. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down what they've seen so far in practice. They talk installation, break down each position group and discuss what needs to happen the remaining of spring camp.

Blue & Gold Illustrated's Lou Somogyi and Matt Jones discuss Notre Dame basketball's NCAA Tournament showing, including a season-ending loss to West Virginia. What went right, what went wrong, and how does the team shape up entering the 2017-18 season?

Blue & Gold Illustrated's Matt Jones sits down with West Virginia beat writer Mike Casazza to preview the second-round NCAA Tournament matchup between Notre Dame and WVU.

Blue & Gold Illustrated's Lou Somogyi and Matt Jones discuss Notre Dame's draw for the 2017 NCAA Tournament. The Irish are a five seed in the West Region and will play No. 12 seed Princeton in the first round Thursday. Is that seeding too low for Notre Dame? How do the Irish matchup against the Tigers? What does Notre Dame's road to the Sweet 16 look like? All those questions are answered on the Irish Huddle Podcast.

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney discuss the latest players to land Notre Dame offers, what prospects will be visiting South Bend this spring, and answer fan questions from the message board. 

Notre Dame kicked off the 2017 spring practice period on Wednesday, March 8th. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell were there for the first 45 minutes of practice and for head coach Brian Kelly's post-practice press conference. The staff gives you the lastest on practice, including who played where, how new quarterback Brandon Wimbush looked in his first practice and the current state of the defensive line.

Blue & Gold Illustrated's Lou Somogyi and Matt Jones preview Notre Dame's spring practice. The Irish begin their 15-workout schedule Wednesday, and Blue & Gold Illustrated will have full coverage of it all. What are the position battles to watch? Who has the most to prove? Where will Notre Dame be the strongest? How are the new coaches going to fit in? All that and more is discussed on this edition of the Irish Huddle.

BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden take you through all the happenings from the past week in Notre Dame recruiting. 

Blue & Gold Illustrated's Lou Somogyi and Matt Jones discuss Notre Dame's players that will be participating in the NFL Combine: quarterback DeShone Kizer and defensive linemen Jarron Jones and Isaac Rochell. What do those players need to do to impress NFL people and improve their stock in the draft. Running back Tarean Folston, cornerback Cole Luke and linebacker James Onwualu, who are not competing in the combine, are also discussed.