Leading into Saturday night's game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, we asked five questions of the USC Trojans, the answers to which we thought

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr, center, runs with the ball in the second half of a NCAA football game against USC at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in South Bend

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Five answers from the USC Trojans against Notre Dame

On the Monday following USC’s football performance I like to think about some what-if questions. Mind numbing hypotheticals like “what would have or

USC head coach Lincoln Riley reacts during a game against the Michigan Wolverines

Monday's Morass: What If USC Isn't "Naturally Tough?"

The Nov. 1 game between the USC Trojans and Nebraska Cornhuskers will kick off at 6:30 pm local time (4:30 pm PT) and air live on NBC.  USC will be

NCAA Football: Nebraska at Southern California

Kickoff time, channel set for USC Trojans at Nebraska Cornhuskers

The Trojans lost 34-24, Lincoln Riley admitted that he made a "stupid call" in what may have been the last game in the USC and Notre Dame rivalry for

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Sunday's Takeaway: "It Was A Stupid Call"

Surprised?  It seems everybody in the country knew what was going to happen last night. Vegas knew, even though we scoffed at the point spread. The

Musings from Arledge: USC get bullied again in South Bend

The USC Trojans fell out of both the AP and Coaches polls this week following a 34-24 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.  USC didn't plummet out

Notre Dame linebacker Jaylen Sneed (3) rushes USC quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) in the first half of a NCAA football game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in South Bend

USC falls out of AP, Coaches polls following rivalry loss to Notre Dame

The USC Trojans (5-2, 2-1) got run over in South Bend as a No. 13 Notre Dame team piled up more than 300 rushing yards on its way to a 34-24 win.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball while USC Trojans cornerback Marcelles Williams (25) defends in the second half at Notre Dame Stadium

USC Snap Count: Trojans on the field against the Fighting Irish

In my humble opinion, cardinal and gold thoughts on what I see, what I hear, and what I think from Los Angeles…  Saturday night in a Four Horsemen

Notre Dame safety Adon Shuler, left, knocks the ball out of the hand of Southern California wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) in the second half of a NCAA football game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in South Bend

IMHO Sunday – Horrendous South Bend reality and No. 2 Bye Week…

We’re handing out grades for each USC position group for their performance in a 34-24 loss to No. 13 Notre Dame in soggy South Bend.  Quarterback -

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price (24) returns a kick for a touchdown in the second half of a NCAA football game against USC at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in South Bend

USC Report Card: Grading the Trojans in a 34-24 loss to Notre Dame

Takeaways as USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley spoke about the loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.  Riley opening statement  "We just flat-out

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Takeaways from Lincoln Riley on how USC 'just flat out didn't play good enough'

Following a USC Trojans’ 34-24 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, WeAreSC delivers Five Insights, including the Play of the Game and Biggest

5 Insights: USC 24, Notre Dame 34

Follow along with WeAreSC from Notre Dame Stadium as the No. 20 USC Trojans battle the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish.  By:Erik McKinneyNotre Dame

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Turnovers, Notre Dame run game delivers USC 34-24 loss on the road

The USC Trojans might find themselves in another weather delay this season as we have lightning in the area about an hour before Lincoln Riley's team

A rainy Notre Dame stadium ahead of the Fighting Irish hosting the USC Trojans

Weather updates for USC - Notre Dame - Set for scheduled kickoff time

The pregame Big Ten Availability report ahead of the USC Trojans taking on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is out and we have the list and key

USC tackle Elijah Paige

USC Injury Report: Trojans out and questionable against Notre Dame

The No. 20 USC Trojans have another opportunity to make a statement this season as a tough road game against No. 13 Notre Dame awaits them this

USC wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane comes down with a touchdown reception during a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Key matchups, X-Factors and final thoughts heading into USC - Notre Dame

The USC Trojans are set to visit the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday evening in South Bend. Heading into a critical game for both

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National predictions for No. 20 USC Trojans at No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The No. 20 USC Trojans have a big opportunity in front of them in South Bend on Saturday night against the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The

Key takeaways from Lincoln Riley on USC's running back room, Jayden Maiava and competitive depth

Head coach Lincoln Riley and his No. 20 USC Trojans have an opportunity to make a national statement on Saturday night against the No. 13 Notre Dame

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Five questions for the USC Trojans against Notre Dame

It's always a special game when USC and Notre Dame go head to head regardless of each team's record. This will be the 96th Edition of the greatest

It's been nearly 60 years since USC and Notre Dame played a game during November in South Bend. What happens if both schools join the Big 10?

YAY Or NAY: USC vs Notre Dame Is A Playoff Elimination Game

The No. 20 USC Trojans (5-1, 3-1) checked a big box last weekend with a physical win against then-No. 15 Michigan in the Coliseum. A taller task

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From the other sideline: A Fighting Irish preview of USC - Notre Dame

At the halfway point of the 2025 college football season, several USC Trojans and one important position group were recognized this week for their

USC offensive linemen Alani Noa and Justin Tauanuu block for running back Waymond Jordan

USC players, position groups earn midseason honors

The No. 20 USC Trojans (5-1, 3-1) head back to the Midwest for the third time this season as they meet the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-2)

Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Avery Davis (3) is brought down by USC Trojans defensive lineman Stanley Ta'ufo'ou (47) and linebacker Ralen Goforth (10) during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

USC vs Notre Dame - How to watch, follow, live stream, start time, TV channel

Previously, we looked at the snap counts and early numbers from the No. 20 USC Trojans' (5-1, 2-1) big win over the Michigan Wolverines at home this

USC running back King Miller carries the ball behind offensive linemen Justin Tauanuu and Alani Noa

Player grades and playing time for USC Trojans against Michigan

We could talk about X’s and O’s. We could talk about injury reports. We could talk about each team’s past games. We could talk about man coverage and

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Musings from Arledge: Can USC make magic in South Bend?

The USC Trojans will be without their top two running backs against Notre Dame on Saturday night in South Bend. Starter Waymond Jordan will

USC running back King Miller runs away from a Michigan defender

Who is available for USC at running back against Notre Dame?

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