USC basically doubled the season averages Notre Dame allowed in first downs (16.4 per game) and yards per carry (3.74). Scoring was essentially tripled (13.6 points per game). And yet, Notre Dame still won the game with defense when Christian Gray and Xavier Watts went back-to-back with pick-sixes that covered 199 yards.

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run against Southern California Trojans safety Akili Arnold (0) in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Notre Dame football running back Jadarian Price, held to zero yards on three first-half touches, stepped in for Jeremiyah Love.