Summary
Notre Dame's football team will play against USC, and the game's outcome could affect both teams' chances in the College Football Playoff. Notre Dame wants to win to impress the selection committee, as they have already lost two games this season.
Key Facts
- Notre Dame will host USC in a game with College Football Playoff implications.
- Notre Dame has won six of the last seven games against USC.
- Notre Dame's victory over USC last year helped them secure a spot in the playoff.
- This season, Notre Dame has already lost to Miami and Texas A&M.
- As an independent team, Notre Dame does not have a conference championship to boost their playoff hopes.
- ESPN analyst Heather Dinich stated Notre Dame must win against USC to stay in playoff contention.
- After playing USC, Notre Dame does not have any ranked regular-season opponents, but Navy could become ranked if they continue winning.
- Notre Dame is favored by 9.5 points in the matchup against USC.
