On Saturday at 7:30 PM ET, two of the top offensive players in college football will be featured when Audric Estime and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-2) host Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans (6-0).
The Fighting Irish last hit the field against the Louisville Cardinals, and they fell short 33-20. In their most recent outing, the Trojans took on the Arizona Wildcats and won by a final score of 43-41.
Last time out for the Fighting Irish, Sam Hartman finished with 22 completions on 38 attempts (57.9%) for 254 yards, tossing two touchdowns and three interceptions. Jeremiyah Love carried the ball five times for 37 yards. Mitchell Evans snagged four passes for 71 yards with one touchdown.
For the Trojans in their last game, Williams completed 14 of 25 passing attempts (56.0%) and totaled 219 yards through the air, completing one touchdown pass and three touchdowns as a rusher. Marshawn Lloyd had 15 rushing attempts and finished with 86 yards and one touchdown. Brenden Rice ended the contest with four catches for 96 yards.
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Notre Dame Players to Watch
- Hartman leads the team with 1,712 passing yards (244.6 yards per game) and has a 64.5% completion percentage this year (118-of-183) while throwing 16 touchdowns with three interceptions.
- Estime has rushed for a team-high 692 yards on 105 attempts (98.9 yards per game) and seven touchdowns.
- Love has 257 yards on 36 carries (36.7 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- Evans has hauled in 22 passes for a team-high 343 yards with one touchdown. He averages 68.6 yards per game.
- Chris Tyree has also contributed with 293 yards on 14 catches and two touchdowns. He puts up 41.9 receiving yards per game this year.
- Jayden Thomas has caught 15 passes for 228 yards and one touchdown, averaging 38 yards per game this year.
USC Players to Watch
- This season, Williams has put up 1,822 passing yards (303.7 yards per game) while connecting on 119 of 167 passes (71.3% completion percentage), with 22 touchdowns and one interception. He has tacked on 124 rushing yards on 38 carries (plus six touchdowns), averaging 20.7 yards per game.
- Lloyd has 67 carries for a team-high 519 rushing yards (86.5 per game) and four touchdowns.
- So far this year Austin Jones has run for 163 yards on 25 carries (27.2 ypg), with four rushing touchdowns.
- Tahj Washington has 21 catches, leading his team with 456 yards (76 ypg) while also scoring five touchdowns this season.
- Rice has also chipped in with 434 yards on 21 catches and seven touchdowns. He averages 72.3 receiving yards per game this year.
- Mario Williams is averaging 34.3 yards per game, racking up 17 receptions for 206 yards and one touchdown.
Notre Dame Recent Stat Leaders
- Jordan Faison has helped spur the Fighting Irish’s defense with in their last three games.
- JD Bertrand has helped lead the Irish’s defense with one sack to go along with one TFL and 27 tackles in their last three games.
- With one TFL and 27 tackles, Clarence Lewis has been a key piece of the Fighting Irish’s defensive unit in their last three games.
- With three tackles, Ramon Henderson has helped carry the Irish’s defense over their last three games.
USC Recent Stat Leaders
- As a playmaker on defense in the Trojans’ last three games, Braylan Shelby has registered four tackles and one sack in games.
- For the Trojans in their last three contests, Christian Roland-Wallace has amassed one interception to go with 12 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
- Mason Cobb has two TFL and 19 tackles in the Trojans’ last three outings.
- Chris Thompson Jr. has registered two TFL and 19 tackles for the Trojans in their last three contests.
Notre Dame vs. USC Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | -3 | -110 | -110 | 60.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Notre Dame | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 34.1 (11) | 51.8 (1) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 15.9 (33) | 27 (83) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 5 (20) | 2 (3) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (67) | 8 (49) |
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