Check that, a 99-yard kick return. USC has no special teams coach. USC is still in this game, trailing 31-20 with 9:04 left. There’s the USC defense we all know. ND scores on a 46-yard TD pass from Sam Hartman, who has been terrible tonight. The last time USC trailed Notre Dame, 24-6, at halftime was in 1974. We all know what happened next. That … Continue reading USC-Notre Dame Live Blog/Forum

I’ve gotten burned the past few weeks by predicting USC would play a complete game. So if I don’t expect it today, maybe USC will prove me wrong. Anyways, I’m unimpressed with Notre Dame’s coaching and offense. That said, I think USC lacks leadership and wilts on the road. This suggests a close game, so I’m taking Notre Dame, 31-28. Continue reading Pick The USC-Notre Dame Score

The rain came Friday night during the drummers’ rally at Notre Dame. OK, we've got some energy now pic.twitter.com/yReav8GhtH — InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) October 14, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Believe it or not, people start lining up at 5 a.m. local time outside the stadium parking lot for the first come, first served spots. I hear Art Bartner made the trip. Will he get to guest conduct the … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: More Color From Notre Dame

Trumpets at the Golden Dome pic.twitter.com/SSRsHyDW4e — InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) October 13, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js More trumpets at the Dome pic.twitter.com/x2U1dlBoad — InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) October 13, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Trumpets At The Golden Dome

Some Friday scenes at Notre Dame. No rain yet for the Tunnel Tours of Notre Dame Stadium. Lunch at the South Dining Hall at Notre Dame. The general public is allowed to eat here. Visitors to the famous Grotto at Notre Dame. Pat Haden used to like to visit here before games. The line to light a candle at the Grotto. The Basilica of the … Continue reading The USC Friday Column Supplement: Scenes From Notre Dame