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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

USC Trojans' Jayden Maiava Surges In Latest Quarterback Rankings

Caden Handwork

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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

USC vs. Notre Dame score prediction 2025

USC vs. Notre Dame score prediction by expert football model

James Parks

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Oct 16, 2025

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Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish face a make-or-break game Saturday against USC.

Eight Best College Football Games to Watch in Week 8: Notre Dame Is in Must-Win Territory

Zach Koons

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Oct 16, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) warms up prior to the game against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Why USC's Jayden Maiava’s Confidence in Makai Lemon Is Fueling Trojans' Offense

Teddy King

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Oct 16, 2025

ESPN's Rece Davis is taking the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win against the USC Trojans.

Rece Davis picks winner of USC-Notre Dame matchup

Matt De Lima

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Oct 16, 2025

Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman chat before the game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

USC's Lincoln Riley Reveals Opinion on Future Rivalry Games vs. Notre Dame

Cory Pappas

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Oct 17, 2025

Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches pregame warmups against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Preview, TV Channel, Radio, Betting Odds

Angela Miele

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Oct 16, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman during the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Notre Dame won 56-13.

More Bad News for Notre Dame Ahead of USC Showdown

Nick Shepkowski

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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

USC Trojans See Interesting Movement In Latest Betting Odds vs. Notre Dame

Gabriel Duarte

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Oct 16, 2025

Oct 17, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage as Southern California Trojans center Toa Lobendahn (50) prepares to snap the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.

Severe Weather Looms Over Notre Dame–USC Clash on Saturday

Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 16, 2025

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

What Advanced Analytics Say About USC vs. Notre Dame Matchup

Cory Pappas

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Oct 16, 2025

Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss's battle with Georgia figures to be one of the must-see moments of college football's Week 8.

Ultimate viewers guide to college football Week 8: What to watch, when, and where

Joe Cox

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Oct 16, 2025

Boise State Broncos quarterback Maddux Madsen.

Boise State quarterback opens up on hateful social media messages

Bob Lundeberg

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Oct 16, 2025

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule observes the action against Michigan.

4-Star Running Back, North Carolina Decommit to Visit Nebraska

Michael Cavallo

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Oct 16, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA football game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Loaded College Football Slate Highlighted By USC-Notre Dame Rivalry

Caden Handwork

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Oct 16, 2025

Kirk Herbstreit is on stage at ESPN College GameDay ahead of the University of Oklahoma-Michigan College football game on Sep 6, 2025 in Norman.

What Kirk Herbstreit Said About USC's Rankings Is Stirring Debate

Angela Miele

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Oct 16, 2025

Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman chat before the game at Notre Dame Stadium.

The Fight to Keep the Notre Dame–USC Rivalry Alive Past 2025

Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 15, 2025

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