Notre Dame plays host to one of their rivals on Saturday as USC comes to town in the Battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh. Both teams are hoping to make the College Football Playoff , but a loss could knock either one of them out of contention. As the two set to face for the 96th time, these are three bold predictions on the game.
USC comes into the game at 5-1 on the year. After a 4-0 start, USC would face its first ranked opponent of the year, and on the road. Facing Illinois, USC was down for much of the game, but took a late lead, with just 1:55 left on the clock. That was too much time, as Illinois drove the field and kicked the game-winning field goal. USC fell 34-32. The Trojans have rebounded and have a statement win now. USC faced Michigan, and while they led just 14-7 at the end