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.

The USC Trojans are facing the No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Trojans started the game with the ball, but could not get into the end zone. The Trojans are

With Notre Dame and USC, it was hard to look at the game that way with how the season has unfolded for each team. As the game went on — it was easier to see the truth in the old adage. And then a couple of big plays late ices the entire thing for a 49-28 win in Los Angeles.