As a Notre Dame football fan, USC week is always one of my favorites. The Irish have plenty of rivals and heated matchups with other programs, but USC always feels different. The history between the two schools, the all-time great matchups, and of course the Battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh, it doesn’t get much better when it comes to college football.
After taking down the Trojans in the 2018 season finale to solidify a perfect regular season and secure a spot in the CFP, the Irish are looking to defeat their cross-country rivals for the third straight year, something Notre Dame hasn’t done since 1999-2001.