#20 USC vs #13 Notre Dame Picks

[SBR Andy]

Two storied programs square off Saturday night when the Fighting Irish take on the Trojans at 7:30 PM ET on NBC.

Both teams are trying to stay alive in the CFP conversation with Notre Dame already having 2 losses and USC with 1 loss.

Who are you backing on Saturday night?

[SBR Andy]

SBR's Phil Wood shares his thoughts in his early USC vs Notre Dame prediction:

Under 61.5 (-110 Caesars)

"Notre Dame has held opponents to 13 points or fewer in its last three games. In Week 7, they held an NC State team that had scored at least 21 in all of its games to just seven points and 233 yards of offense.

USC is averaging 45.5 points per game, third-most in the nation. However, they’ve scored 32 or fewer in back-to-back games. Notre Dame is allowing just 20.8 points and 351.5 yards per game, despite facing two top-five teams. Additionally, Notre Dame is averaging 36.7 rushes and 172.7 rushing yards per game, so look for them to control the clock and keep USC out of its usual offensive rhythm."