USC vs Notre Dame: Five Key Matchups to Watch

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Tahj Washington #16 of the USC Trojans runs the ball during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on October 23, 2021 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) — Tahj Washington #16 of the USC Trojans runs the ball during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

The No. 5 USC Trojans (10-1, 8-1) finish the regular season against the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-3) on Saturday evening. The Trojans find themselves in another game with national implications as USC is in the thick of the College Football Playoff hunt. There will be plenty to watch for on Saturday night. But here are five key matchups to keep an eye on as the Trojans take on the Irish.

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