The USC Trojans enter Week 8 with a 5-1 record and a primetime showdown against longtime rival Notre Dame on deck. This year’s edition of the Battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh carries national implications, featuring a top-20 clash between No. 20 USC and No. 13 Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish sit at 4-2, with their only losses coming against Miami and Texas A&M. Meanwhile, the Trojans are riding high after last week’s impressive victory over a top-15 Michigan squad and will look to keep that momentum rolling as they aim to strengthen their College Football Playoff résumé heading into the second half of the season.
Staff predictions for Notre Dame game
