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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks on in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame and USC's Surprising Line for Saturday's Showdown

Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 12, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Big Ten Network reporter Rhett Lewis (right) interviews Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley after the game against the Missouri State Bears at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC's Running Back Injury Update Is Dire Before Notre Dame

Jalon Dixon

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Oct 13, 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's Newest College Football Playoff Projection is Turning Heads

Caden Handwork

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Oct 12, 2025

Where things stand in the new AP top 25 college football rankings coming out of a big Saturday and looking ahead to Week 8.

AP top 25 poll: Texas is back, Sooners sink in Week 8 college football rankings

James Parks

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Oct 12, 2025

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Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley celebrates 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. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

USC Trojans' Receive Surprising Ranking Following Signature Win Over Michigan

Caden Handwork

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Oct 12, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln RIley Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (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. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lincoln Riley's USC Trojans Fighting To Reestablish Dominant Culture Of Past

Kyron Samuels

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Oct 12, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Shocking Betting Odds for USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Released

Angela Miele

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Oct 12, 2025

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts in the first half against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Who’s Favored? ESPN FPI Makes Call on Notre Dame vs. USC

Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 12, 2025

ESPN updates the Top 25 college football rankings for Week 8.

College football rankings: ESPN updates Top 25 poll for Week 8

James Parks

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Oct 12, 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 Gets Chance to Shine in Showdown vs. USC

John Kennedy

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Oct 12, 2025

Predicting the AP top 25 college football rankings in Week 8

Predicting the AP top 25 college football rankings for Week 8 after major upsets

James Parks

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Oct 12, 2025

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love runs with the ball in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame Is Overthinking Short Yardage — and It's Costing Them

John Kennedy

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Oct 12, 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.

Notre Dame's Defense Tames North Carolina State

John Kennedy

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Oct 12, 2025

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks on in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame Shows Its True Colors — Just Like We Predicted

Jared Shlensky

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Oct 12, 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 Holds Steady in College Football Playoff Projections Following Week 7 Win

Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 12, 2025

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks on in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.

Marcus Freeman Addresses Missed Calls Against Notre Dame in NC State Game

Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 11, 2025

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates after the defense scored a safety in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame vs. NC State: 5 Stats That Tell the Full Story

Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 11, 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.

Second-Half Surge Powers Notre Dame Past NC State — Key Takeaways

Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 11, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman talks to an official during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

Social Media Erupts Over Controversial Calls in Notre Dame Game

Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 11, 2025

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