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Notre Dame Triumphs Over USC 49-35
Notre Dame secured a decisive victory against USC with a final score of 49-35. The game showcased impressive performances from both teams in a high-scoring matchup.

by Len Clark

Marcus Freeman Post-Game
Scoring Breakdown
Notre Dame Passing

1

Riley LEONARD
17-23, 155 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, 74% completion, 150.5 rating

2

Tyler BUCHNER
1-1, 23 yards, 100% completion, 293.2 rating

3

Team Total
18-24, 178 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, 75% completion
Notre Dame Rushing
Jadarian PRICE
12 attempts, 111 yards, 1 TD, 36 long, 9.3 avg
Jeremiyah LOVE
13 attempts, 99 yards, 1 TD, 19 long, 7.6 avg
Riley LEONARD
12 attempts, 50 yards, 1 TD, 24 long, 4.2 avg
USC Passing and Rushing
Passing: Jayden MAIAVA
27-49, 360 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT, 55% completion, 128.9 rating
Rushing: Quinten JOYNER
10 attempts, 83 yards, 23 long, 8.3 avg
Rushing: Bryan JACKSON
6 attempts, 71 yards, 23 long, 11.8 avg
Key Receivers
Notre Dame: Mitchell EVANS
5 receptions, 59 yards, 1 TD
USC: Makai LEMON
9 receptions, 133 yards
USC: Ja' Kobi LANE
3 receptions, 26 yards, 3 TD
Game Statistics Comparison
1
Total Yards
Notre Dame: 436, USC: 557
2
Pass Yards
Notre Dame: 178, USC: 360
3
Rush Yards
Notre Dame: 258, USC: 197
4
Turnovers
Notre Dame: 2, USC: 2
Game Highlights

1

Efficient Rushing
Notre Dame averaged 6.8 yards per rush, totaling 258 yards.

2

Red Zone Success
Notre Dame scored on 3 of 4 red zone attempts.

3

Defensive Pressure
Notre Dame recorded 4 tackles for loss, disrupting USC's offense and had 2 Pick Six TDs.
Injury - Jeremiyah Love
Running back left the game in the second half with 99-yards rushing with a knee injury.
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