Jayden Maiava and the USC Trojans could not build on their big win over Michigan, falling 34-24 to Notre Dame Saturday in South Bend, Ind.

What were the key takeaways from Saturday night's Notre Dame victory? Here are five numbers that told the story of the game that moved Notre Dame to 5-2 and kept its College Football Playoff hopes very much alive.

Notre Dame defeated rival USC 34-24, improving their season record to 5-2. It was another classic Notre Dame and USC matchup, as the two teams went back-and-forth through three quarters before the Irish pulled away late for a 34-24 victory improving to 5-2 on the year.

USC vs Notre Dame will broadcast nationally on NBC in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season. Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge will call the game from the booth in South Bend. Kathryn Tappen is the sideline reporter. Streaming options for the game include Peacock and also FUBO , which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Final score prediction for the Notre Dame vs. USC matchup, one of the best rivalries in all of college football.

The Michigan Wolverines and USC Trojans enter Week 7 with 4-1 records. Both teams' only loss came to a top 20 ranked opponent. Both could propel themselves into Big Ten conference contention and rise into College Football Playoff consideration with a victory over the other.

Notre Dame football has rolled through four straight wins, each one relatively easy, but the Irish will be tested by their rivals from the West.

Most notably, USC won a defensive battle against Michigan in the 1970 Rose Bowl. Matt Wadleigh with USA TODAY Sports analyzed each matchup between USC and Michigan in the Rose Bowl in 2023. Here are his writings on the Trojans' first win over Michigan in that sequence,

Notre Dame football is set to face the USC Trojans this evening and you can follow all the action here with live updates, score and analysis.