As a 17-point underdog, many people don’t believe Notre Dame will stay competitive in their game against the Trojans.
As one of the most disappointing teams in the FBS, Notre Dame is just hoping to end another teams College Football Playoff hopes and move on to the offseason. That may be difficult when they have to face one of the more premiere offenses in the top 25.
Before everyone sits down to watch this historic rivalry unfold, think of matchups, key players, and x factors that will make or break this game. Because you know, it’s the small victories that win football games.