Notre Dame is expected to have arguably the best defensive end group in the country, but questions exist inside. How good the unit can be remains to be seen, but there is no disputing that the defensive front could have the greatest impact on Notre Dame's win-loss record in 2019.

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the unit, starting with overall expectations, a full breakdown of the defensive end position, and how important the defensive tackles are to the success of the entire defense.

Notre Dame hosts Bowling Green in early October after back-to-back tough games against Georgia and Virginia. The Falcons have a first-year head coach, and their new defensive coordinator is a familiar name for Irish fans.

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell talk about that coach, and share their opinions on playing MAC schools. That includes thoughts on the placement of the BG game on this year's schedule.

BGI Recruiting Insiders EJ Holland and Mike Singer discuss Notre Dame landing RB Chris Tyree, the upcoming decision DE Braiden McGregor, and the latest from our road travels seeing Irish targets.

Quarterback play has become increasingly important in college football, and the Irish play some talented QB's this season. All of that makes it even more important that Ian Book take his game to an even higher level this season.

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the QB position from a big picture standpoint, talk about expectations for Book in 2019, areas where his game must grow and the impact he could have on the team this fall.

Notre Dame's talented 2020 recruiting class just got better by landing Chester (Va.) Thomas Dale star Chris Tyree. Blue & Gold Illustrated football analyst Bryan Driskell breaks down Tyree's game and what his commitment means for the Irish.

After playing the Georgia Bulldogs on the road, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish come home to take on the Virginia Cavaliers. Led by head coach Bronco Mendenhall, the Cavaliers are coming off an 8-5 season and are projected to win the ACC Coastal Division. Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down Virginia and discuss what this game means for the Irish.

Blue & Gold Illustrated recruiting insiders EJ Holland and Mike Singer run down the latest news in Notre Dame recruiting, discuss Fighting Irish targets they've seen on the road, and more.

Notre Dame faces a huge test on Sept. 21 when it travels to Athens, Ga. to take on the Georgia Bulldogs. Kirby Smart's team is expected to be a title contender in 2019, so it is a monumental task for Notre Dame to come out on top, but also a tremendous opportunity.

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down what the game means for the Irish and what's at stake before diving into the Bulldog roster.

Blue & Gold Illustrated recruiting insiders EJ Holland and Mike Singer break down Notre Dame's recent football commits, talk about their time on the road, where the coaches have been visiting, and why they joined BGI.

Notre Dame has plenty of veterans in important positions in 2019, but if the Irish are going to once again compete for a playoff berth a number of young players will also have to emerge as factors on both sides of the ball.

Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell begin the show by discussing three "redshirt sophomores" that are key figures in Notre Dame's 2019 success. That is followed by a discussion of the first or second year players on offense and defense that also must become key players for the Irish this season.