It was not an easy win for Notre Dame, who played their first four quarter game since September. But the Irish got the job done and earned a second straight win over their biggest rival. After the game the Irish Breakdown team got together and broke down every aspect of the win.

USC had the ball within one touchdown of No. 5 Notre Dame, but back-to-back interceptions returned for touchdowns sealed the Trojans' loss to the Irish.

Two long interception returns for touchdowns in the final four minutes seal a Fighting Irish victory over the Trojans that was much closer than the 49-35 final score at the Coliseum.