Notre Dame Defeats USC
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The loose ball was fallen on by Irish linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa at midfield. Seven plays later, Notre Dame was capping off the game-sealing touchdown drive, winning 34-24 in what could be the final game in this storied rivalry for a while.
Notre Dame handled business against USC on a challenging South Bend night, making it three-straight and seven of eight over the Trojans.
Jadarian Price scored on a 100-yard kickoff return in the third quarter, Jeremiyah Love rushed for a career-high 228 yards and a score, and No. 13 Notre Dame beat No. 20 Southern California a 34-24.
Jeremiyah Love rushed for 228 yards to lead No. 13 Notre Dame to a 34-24 win over No. 20 USC in a College Football Playoff statement win.
What went well for the Trojans on Saturday, and what do they need to improve? It's our latest positives and negatives game review:
Suffice it to say Notre Dame's tilt with 20th-ranked USC is an elimination game of sorts for the Irish, while the Trojans will have two additional opportunities at garnering a second ranked win the rest of the way after this weekend following their victory over Michigan.
Blue & Gold found straight-up game picks for No. 21 USC (5-1) at No. 13 Notre Dame (4-2) from 19 different national media members. Seventeen of them are picking the Fighting Irish to hold serve at home and take care of the Trojans.
Head coach Lincoln Riley takes blame for late-game play calls and looks ahead to what’s to come for the Trojans.
Behind a ferocious run game and physical play, the Irish showed they’re a College Football Playoff threat and the alpha in this storied matchup.
One of the most heated rivalries in NCAA football might be going on. Notre Dame and USC are negotiating an extension of their series.
The 2025 college football season has officially surpassed the midway point of the regular season after the conclusion of a thrilling Week 8 slate. Among the games that will shape the College Football Playoff picture was the final matchup between No. 13 Notre Dame and No. 20 USC for the foreseeable future.