Tuesday Thoughts: The Trojans Need To Beat The Irishby:Marc Kulkin•11/26/24Read In App15 Oct 2005: USC quarterback Matt Leinart (11) is pushed in to the endzone by teammate Reggie Bush (5) for a touchdown in the closing moments of the USC Trojans 34-31 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Altenburger/Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images)The Trojans have already ruined UCLA's postseason plans, the Bruins were eliminated from bowl eligibility. Now the Trojans need to beat the Irish.