Notre Dame returned to the practice field on Thursday for the team's first session in South Bend after five at Culver Academies to open preseason camp. BGI, of course, was on-hand for the session getting the chance to view the first 20 periods.

As always, we brought our readers full coverage of the event, all of which you can find right here on this page.

First, take a look at all three practice reports from BGI football analyst Bryan Driskell. You can read Bryan's thoughts on the Irish offense HERE and the Irish defense HERE.

Next, BGI senior editor Lou Somogyi offered three observations and more in his 3-2-1 column, which you can check out HERE.

Following practice, Driskell and Somogyi recorded another edition of the Irish Huddle podcast to discuss their thoughts from practice going position by-position. Listen HERE.

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly spoke with the media following practice and you can check out BGI's notebook of the main topics addressed HERE. You can also see what Kelly had to say in the video below.

Several Notre Dame football players met with the media after practice as well, and you can hear what they had to say HERE.

Finally, take a look at the highlights from day one, shot by BGI recruiting reporters David McKinney and Corey Bodden.

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