To a lot of Trojan faithful, this feels like the end.
A consistent flow of miscues and injuries have led to a disappointing Trojan season and has brought USC to South Bend where many think their playoff hopes will end.
Wait, disappointing?
No, I refuse to pack it in already. The eleventh-ranked Trojans are very much in the playoff mix and a road victory over 13th-ranked blood rival Notre Dame will for once give this team the respect they deserve.
USC has battled though poor playing calling—offensively and defensively as well as a bevy of key injuries to the offensive line and receiving unit that have left Darnold on an island.