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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. USC Trojans prediction: Who wins, and why?

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Nov 24, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General overall view of the line of scrimmage as Southern California Trojans long snapper Damon Johnson (59) prepares to snap the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell is shown during the first quarter of their game against Oregon Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

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College football predictions for 2024 Rivalry Week games by expert model

Nov 23, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) signals a play during the fourth quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Bowl Game Prediction: Las Vegas or Sun Bowl?

Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with safety Xavier Watts (0) after Watts intercepted a pass in the first quarter against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 48-20. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Notre Dame vs USC: The Final Countdown Begins

Nov 23, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman and his players sing the Notre Dame alma mater after a win against the Army Black Knights at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

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Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans cornerback Greedy Vance Jr. (21) celebrates after intercepting a pass against Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) for the game victory at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Notre Dame vs. USC score prediction 2024

Notre Dame vs. USC score prediction by expert football model

Apr 2, 2006; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans tailback (5) Reggie Bush and quarterback (11) Matt Leinart arrive at the 2006 USC pro day at Katherine B. Loker Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images © Copyright Mark J. Rebilas

USC Trojans Legend Reggie Bush Recaps 'Bush Push' in Win Over Notre Dame

Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) runs the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts (0) defends in the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

USC Trojans, Notre Dame Fighting Irish Prediction: College Football Playoff Stakes

Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Hosting Elite Recruits, Flip Targets For Notre Dame Game: Jahkeem Stewart, Madden Faraimo

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti coaches his team against Ohio State Buckeyes in the third quarter during the football game in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

McMaster's Big Ten Football Pick'em: Week 14

Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts (0) scores a touchdown in front of USC Trojans wide receiver Mario Williams (4) after a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 48-20. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Notre Dame Fans Are Thankful and Hopeful Ahead of USC Showdown

Jan 1, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Howard Cross III (56) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Notre Dame Football: Injured Players Eye Potential Return for College Football Playoff

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) hands the ball off to running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during a NCAA college football game against Virginia at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend.

USC Trojans Reveal Key To Upsetting Notre Dame: Stop The Run

Nov 23, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jack Kiser (24) celebrates with teammates after a defensive stop during the second half against the Army Black Knights at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Notre Dame's Defense Will Be Ready For USC

Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley greets quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) after scoring a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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