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Forget USC looking like it can compete in its last four games, none of those teams were the caliber of Notre Dame. Yes, the Irish having to go all the way across the country just one week after playing in New York City is a tough ask, but they have won their last four games by double digits and are 2-0-1 against better competition. There have been some surprising outcomes on Saturday. This will not be one of them.
There's no need to overthink this one. Notre Dame is 60 minutes away from the College Football Playoff and has passed every test thrown its way. USC is a team that's been decimated by injuries and has struggled against good teams all season long. The Irish will handle the Trojans easily and likely hand Clay Helton is walking papers while doing so.