IRISH NEWSLINK: “In a year of sweeping change at Notre Dame, hope springs” – NCAA/AP

Saint Joseph's Lake with Golden Dome and Basilica of the Sacred Heart in the Distance

“This year of sweeping change for Notre Dame passed another mile marker Saturday with the Blue and Gold spring game.The 20,000 or so fans that took in the two-hour intra-squad scrimmage at Notre Dame Stadium on a bright day got a glimpse of a promising first-year starting quarterback and a taste of the schemes being implemented by new coordinators on both sides of the ball. …”

IRISH NEWSLINK: “Ticket Information for 2017 Blue-Gold Game; 88th annual Blue-Gold Game set for Saturday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m. EDT”

Notre Dame Stadium Facade

“Gates will open at 11:30 a.m. EDT. … General admission and reserved gold tickets may be purchased online … General admission adult tickets are $12 each ($15 on game day) … General admission youth tickets (18 years and under) are $8 each ($10 on game day) … Children (ages three and under) do not require a ticket for general admission seating areas …”

IRISH NEWSLINK: “Ticket Information for 2017 Blue-Gold Game; 88th annual Blue-Gold Game set for Saturday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m. ET at Notre Dame Stadium” – UND

Notre Dame Stadium Facade

“The football game begins at 12:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Notre Dame Stadium. … Gates will open at 11:30 a.m. EDT. … General admission adult tickets are $12 each ($15 on game day) General admission youth tickets (18 years and under) are $8 each ($10 on game day) …”