Two late interceptions for touchdowns by the Fighting Irish seal a victory over the Trojans that was much closer than the 49-35 final score at the Coliseum

The game was a bit of a shootout, not the typical Notre Dame formula this season. For most of the year, Notre Dame has relied on a stout defense, ground-chewing running game, and effective passing game to win games.

Notre Dame was leading USC 7-0 early in the second quarter when the Trojans took advantage of a turnover and scored on a quarterback sneak by Jayden Maiava that tied the game at seven following the extra point.

Marcus Freeman didn’t care if the players in his room now were there or not, two years ago. He would make sure they still felt his pain. He has not forgotten the burnt ashes of his first season as Notre Dame’s head coach,

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love was having a typical day against USC. He completed the goal of scoring in every game during the regular season while tallying 99 yards on 13 carries. However, that's where Love's accomplishments for the day will