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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks to Nick Saban on the set of ESPN College GameDay prior to the College Football Playoff first round game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tennessee Volunteers in Columbus on Dec. 21, 2024.

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Oct 17, 2025

LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly talks to wide receiver Zavion Thomas (0) against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Eight college football programs under the most pressure in Week 8

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Oct 17, 2025

Oct. 4, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Former Alabama coach Nick Saban smiles as he is on set during ESPN’s College GameDay on location on the Quad at the University of Alabama before the Alabama versus Vanderbilt game.

What Nick Saban Said About USC Trojans Before Notre Dame Game

Charlie Viehl

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Oct 18, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman looks to the scoreboard against the NC State Wolfpack during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

Notre Dame a Winner as Dan Patrick Show Broadcasts from South Bend

Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 17, 2025

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Notre Dame and USC face off in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season, with both programs in need of a win to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive.

How Notre Dame’s Win vs. USC Impacts Both Teams’ College Football Playoff Chances

Dan Lyons

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Oct 18, 2025

Notre Dame defensive lineman Christopher Burgess Jr. hypes up the crowd in the first half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.

Is Notre Dame’s Defense Back? USC Will Reveal the Answer

John Kennedy

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Oct 17, 2025

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr throws a pass in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.

CJ Carr Has a Chance To Be The Star When Notre Dame Faces USC

John Kennedy

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Oct 17, 2025

Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen (34) celebrates after getting a stop in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.

What Notre Dame Should Feel Good About Concerning USC

John Kennedy

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Oct 17, 2025

Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (27) celebrates an interception against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium.

How To Watch Notre Dame Football vs. USC in Top-25 Matchup

Jack Ankony

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Oct 17, 2025

Larry Williams was the Marquette athletic director from 2011-2013.

Former Notre Dame All-American Passes Away at 62

Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 17, 2025

Indiana offensive lineman Bray Lynch holds The Old Brass Spittoon Trophy after the Hoosiers beat Michigan State in 2024.

Every rivalry game in FBS college football this weekend

Josh Helmholdt

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Oct 17, 2025

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC wide receiver Makai Lemon speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

USC Trojans' Makai Lemon Faces Critical Matchup Against Star Notre Dame Defender

Angela Miele

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Oct 17, 2025

The USC Trojans and quarterback Jayden Maiava are underdogs in Week 8.

USC vs. Notre Dame Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 8

Peter Dewey

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Oct 17, 2025

Could Gunner Stockton and Georgia be on upset alert in Week 8?

Eight college football teams on upset alert in Week 8

Joe Cox

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Oct 17, 2025

Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley talks on his headset in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Surprisingly Missing from College Football's Biggest Games of 2025

Jalon Dixon

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Oct 17, 2025

Clark Lea and Vanderbilt play a CFP-significant home game against LSU in Week 8.

Six Week 8 college football games that could impact the College Football Playoff

Joe Cox

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Oct 16, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) throws a pass in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Oct 16, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley (wearing white visor) celebrates along with defensive end coach Shaun Nua after kicker Ryon Sayeri (48) hit a 54-yard field goal in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Three Keys for USC Trojans to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive Against Notre Dame

Teddy King

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Oct 17, 2025

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