USC is 10-1 on the season but Notre Dame is not much worse at a respectable 8-3. The Fighting Irish have picked up the pace since an 0-2 start to the season, and they have already recorded upset wins against North Carolina and Clemson.

Fighting Irish are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Fighting Irish are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games in November.

8* PLAY ON NOTRE DAME.