Notre Dame (4-2) concludes a three-game homestand on Saturday evening by hosting the USC Trojans (5-1). The Fighting Irish lead the all-time series in this historic rivalry by 52-38-5. They have also won the last six games in South Bend. USC is riding high after beating Michigan into submission last week. This Saturday’s showdown will be televised nationally on NBC starting at 7:30 PM Eastern time.
Trojan Coach Lincoln Riley has gradually adapted his program to meet the physical demands of the Big-10 Conference. His team won the physical battle against the Wolverines, which surprised a number of fans and media alike.