The Trojans and the Fighting Irish have followed drastically different trajectories in 2016. USC enters the final week of the regular season on the rise and with postseason hopes alive.
Notre Dame, on the other hand, faces the prospect of missing out on a bowl game after compiling a 4-7 record.
Despite limited national implications for the greatest intersectional rivalry in college football this year, USC vs Notre Dame is still set to draw a national audience.
The game will be broadcast live at 12:30 p.m. on ABC with Steve Levy on the call. Brian Griese will join him to provide the color commentary with Todd McShay on the sidelines.