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.