The Trojans have struggled in recent years against the rival Fighting Irish, but Matt Leinart thinks his alma mater has turned the corner heading into a top-25 matchup.

The USC Trojans lost to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-24 on a rainy night in South Bend. The player of the game for USC was wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane, who had one of his best games of his Trojan career despite the weather conditions.