Blue & Gold Illustrated will be on the ground in Miami all week leading up the BCS National Championship game between No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Alabama. We'll be providing updates whenever they're available during the next five days and keeping a running tally of all the Irish news on this page. Check back daily for a regular update of all the coverage you need leading up to the big game.
Wednesday, Jan. 2
- Photos from Notre Dame's arrival at Ft. Lauderdale Airport
- Video: Robby Toma talks Alabama preparation and nerves
- Notes from Alabama's arrival via 247Sports' BamaOnline.com
Thursday, Jan. 3
- Video interviews with Irish defensive coordinator Bob Diaco and linebacker Manti Te'o
- Is the SEC intimidation factor waning in the face of a 3-3 bowl record so far this season?
- Practice report from Notre Dame's first day on the field in Florda
- Alabama center Barrett Jones says he is back to full health after foot injury
Friday, Jan. 4
- Practice report from Notre Dame's second day on the field in Florida
- Golson gears up for biggest test
- ESPN analyst David Pollack offers his keys to victory
- Offensive coordinator Chuck Martin talks about managing a crowded backfield in 2012
- Championship appearances are the norm for offensive coordinator Chuck Martin.
Saturday, Jan. 5
- Kelly dispels NFL rumors, talks about sustaining success
- The maturation of senior running back Cierre Wood
- Daniels and Golson rebuild trust after collarbone injury
- Slaughter hopes to hear good news concerning sixth year soon
Sunday, Jan. 6
- Saban learned early on that the smallest details matter
- Sophomore inside linebacker Jarrett Grace talks about filling Manti Te'o's massive shoes in 2013
- A Notre Dame spirit in the air
- Title game provides "springboard" for Notre Dame's future.
- Kelly, Saban agree that its time for student-athlete stipends
- Saban expects the unexpected through title game experience
- Dan Murphy
- Notre Dame Insider - BlueandGold