Notre Dame vs USC - Matchup Preview
Records
| Team | Overall W-L | Conf. W-L |
|---|---|---|
| USC | 6-0 | 4-0 |
| Notre Dame | 5-2 | 0-0 |
Opening Odds and Betting Trends
| Team | Spread | O/U | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC | +2.5 | 62.5 | +115 |
| Notre Dame | -2.5 | 62.5 | -135 |
| Team | ATS Record | Cover % | ATS +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC | 2-4-0 | 33.3% | -4.2 |
| Notre Dame | 4-2-1 | 66.7% | 1.1 |
| Team | O/U Record | PPG | O/U +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC | 5-1-0 | 51.8 | 11.5 |
| Notre Dame | 3-4-0 | 30.5 | -2.4 |
| USC Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight | WR-X | Kyron Hudson | RS SO | 0.94 | 4.54 | 6' 1'' | 205 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-Z | Dorian Singer | JR/TR | 0.92 | 4.26 | 6' 0'' | 180 |
| WR-SL | Mario Williams | JR/TR | 0.98 | 5 | 5' 9'' | 175 |
| LT | Jonah Monheim | RS JR | 0.89 | 3.93 | 6' 5'' | 300 |
| LG | Emmanuel Pregnon | RS SO/TR | 0.92 | 4.26 | 6' 5'' | 315 |
| OC | Justin Dedich | RS SR | 0.95 | 4.64 | 6' 2'' | 295 |
| RG | Jarrett Kingston | RS SR/TR | 0.89 | 3.9 | 6' 4'' | 305 |
| RT | Michael Tarquin | RS SR/TR | 0.9 | 4.06 | 6' 5'' | 300 |
| TE | Lake McRee | RS SO | 0.88 | 3.83 | 6' 4'' | 245 |
| QB | Caleb Williams | JR/TR | 1 | 5 | 6' 1'' | 215 |
| RB | Austin Jones | RS SR/TR | 0.95 | 4.6 | 5' 10'' | 200 |
| Average | 0.93 | 4.37 | ||||
| Notre Dame Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Javontae Jean-Baptiste | GR/TR | 0.92 | 4.22 | 6' 4'' | 260 |
| NT | Howard Cross III | GR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 288 |
| DT | Rylie Mills | SR | 0.93 | 4.39 | 6' 5'' | 306 |
| VYPER | Jordan Botelho | SR | 0.95 | 4.61 | 6' 2'' | 264 |
| WLB | Marist Liufau | GR | 0.89 | 3.88 | 6' 2'' | 239 |
| MLB | JD Bertrand | GR | 0.9 | 3.96 | 6' 1'' | 233 |
| ROVER | Jack Kiser | GR | 0.89 | 3.92 | 6' 1'' | 232 |
| LCB | Cam Hart | GR | 0.88 | 3.75 | 6' 2'' | 207 |
| RS | Xavier Watts | RS JR | 0.89 | 3.88 | 5' 11'' | 204 |
| RCB | Benjamin Morrison | SO | 0.9 | 4.01 | 6' 0'' | 185 |
| NB | Thomas Harper | GR/TR | 0.89 | 3.9 | 5' 10'' | 195 |
| Average | 0.89 | 3.87 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.95 | 6' 0.7'' | 186.7 |
| Off. Linemen | 0.91 | 6' 4.2'' | 303 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.89 | 6' 0'' | 195.7 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.85 | 6' 3'' | 284.7 |
| Notre Dame Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-X | Tobias Merriweather | SO | 0.95 | 4.65 | 6' 4'' | 204 |
| WR-Z | Jayden Thomas | RS SO | 0.9 | 3.99 | 6' 1'' | 221 |
| WR-SL | Chris Tyree | SR | 0.97 | 4.86 | 5' 9'' | 192 |
| LT | Joe Alt | JR | 0.89 | 3.9 | 6' 8'' | 322 |
| LG | Pat Coogan | RS SO | 0.87 | 3.74 | 6' 5'' | 303 |
| OC | Zeke Correll | GR | 0.96 | 4.73 | 6' 3'' | 306 |
| RG | Rocco Spindler | RS SO | 0.97 | 4.9 | 6' 4'' | 314 |
| RT | Blake Fisher | RS SO | 0.97 | 4.93 | 6' 6'' | 312 |
| TE | Mitchell Evans | JR | 0.88 | 3.82 | 6' 5'' | 251 |
| QB | Sam Hartman | GR/TR | 0.94 | 4.51 | 6' 1'' | 212 |
| RB | Audric Estimé | JR | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 11'' | 227 |
| Average | 0.91 | 4.18 | ||||
| USC Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Solomon Byrd | RS SR/TR | 0.88 | 3.8 | 6' 3'' | 250 |
| NT | Bear Alexander | SO/TR | 0.98 | 4.99 | 6' 3'' | 300 |
| DT | Jack Sullivan | RS SR/TR | 0.9 | 4.01 | 6' 5'' | 275 |
| RUSH | Jamil Muhammad | RS SR/TR | 0.89 | 3.9 | 6' 1'' | 250 |
| MLB | Mason Cobb | SR/TR | 0.91 | 4.14 | 6' 0'' | 235 |
| WLB | Tackett Curtis | FR | 0.95 | 4.61 | 6' 2'' | 225 |
| LCB | Ceyair Wright | RS SO | 0.96 | 4.81 | 6' 0'' | 180 |
| SS | Calen Bullock | JR | 0.92 | 4.31 | 6' 3'' | 190 |
| FS | Max Williams | RS SR | 0.92 | 4.3 | 5' 9'' | 185 |
| RCB | Domani Jackson | SO | 1 | 5 | 6' 1'' | 190 |
| NB | Jaylin Smith | JR | 0.9 | 3.99 | 5' 11'' | 180 |
| Average | 0.93 | 4.35 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.94 | 6' 0.7'' | 205.7 |
| Off. Lineman | 0.93 | 6' 5.2'' | 311.4 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.94 | 6' 0'' | 185 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.92 | 6' 3.7'' | 275 |
USC Off. vs. Notre Dame Def.
| Category | USC Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Notre Dame Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 355.2 | 2 | 233.7 | 2 | 159.8 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 10.5 | 3 | 7.5 | 14 | 5.8 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 70.8% | 12 | 60.7% | 4 | 51.8% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 5.2% | 45 | 6.7% | 78 | 5.8% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 168.2 | 45 | 148.1 | 63 | 140.2 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 6 | 8 | 4.1 | 53 | 3.8 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 63.7 | 115 | 69.3 | 33 | 65.5 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 25.4 | 56 | 26.1 | 103 | 27.2 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 44.9% | 117 | 50.1% | 76 | 50.1% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Notre Dame Off. vs. USC Def.
| Category | Notre Dame Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | USC Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 255.3 | 48 | 233.7 | 102 | 264.3 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 9 | 21 | 7.5 | 60 | 7.3 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 62% | 53 | 60.7% | 63 | 60.4% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 6% | 67 | 6.7% | 22 | 9.2% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 162.7 | 51 | 148.1 | 78 | 157 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 4.8 | 35 | 4.1 | 70 | 4.2 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 64.5 | 106 | 69.3 | 125 | 77.3 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 27.5 | 93 | 26.1 | 61 | 25.6 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 49.9% | 76 | 50.1% | 117 | 55.1% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Down Analysis: USC Off. vs. Notre Dame Def.
| Category | USC Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Notre Dame Def. | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 50.5% | 34 | 44.3% | 74 | 44.7% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % | |
| 1st Down Rush % | 49.2% | 101 | 55.7% | 60 | 55.3% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % | |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 61.9% | 10 | 50% | 1 | 31.3% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % | |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 61.7% | 10 | 50.7% | 129 | 59.6% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % | |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 19.3% | 5 | 13.2% | 42 | 10.6% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % | |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 61.6% | 6 | 50.6% | 55 | 46.9% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % | |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 62.1% | 12 | 48.8% | 133 | 32.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % | |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 37.9% | 122 | 51.2% | 1 | 67.1% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % | |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 58.3% | 8 | 45.2% | 40 | 39.1% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % | |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 54.5% | 29 | 48.1% | 5 | 28.7% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % | |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 21.6% | 5 | 12.6% | 22 | 7.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 56.9% | 8 | 46.8% | 3 | 32.1% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % | |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 67.3% | 44 | 62.1% | 97 | 58.9% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % | |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 32.7% | 90 | 37.9% | 37 | 41.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % | |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 37.8% | 47 | 34.9% | 103 | 38.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % | |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 55.6% | 52 | 52.2% | 37 | 43.2% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % | |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 14.5% | 33 | 11.6% | 37 | 8.4% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 42.9% | 41 | 39.2% | 69 | 39.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Down Analysis: Notre Dame Off. vs. USC Def.
| Category | Notre Dame Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | USC Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 40.9% | 96 | 44.3% | 20 | 51.6% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % |
| 1st Down Rush % | 59.1% | 38 | 55.7% | 114 | 48.4% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 53% | 46 | 50% | 47 | 44.9% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 55% | 39 | 50.7% | 72 | 48.9% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 17.2% | 17 | 13.2% | 84 | 13.2% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 54.2% | 28 | 50.6% | 52 | 46.8% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 52.1% | 51 | 48.8% | 53 | 52.2% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 47.9% | 83 | 51.2% | 81 | 47.8% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 52.7% | 26 | 45.2% | 21 | 35.2% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 60.3% | 8 | 48.1% | 91 | 49.2% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 16.9% | 15 | 12.6% | 73 | 11.8% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 56.3% | 9 | 46.8% | 48 | 41.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 62.7% | 68 | 62.1% | 102 | 58.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 37.3% | 65 | 37.9% | 32 | 41.9% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 40.4% | 34 | 34.9% | 64 | 33.3% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 48.4% | 83 | 52.2% | 74 | 51.3% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 13.3% | 46 | 11.6% | 116 | 15.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 36.6% | 80 | 39.2% | 68 | 39% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Redzone and Goal to Go: USC Off. vs. Notre Dame Def.
| Category | USC Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Notre Dame Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 45.1% | 38 | 39.2% | 54 | 43.1% | Opp. Redzone Pass % |
| Redzone Rush % | 54.3% | 98 | 60.8% | 80 | 56.9% | Opp. Redzone Rush % |
| Redzone Pass Success % | 59.4% | 8 | 39.6% | 6 | 19.4% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % |
| Redzone Rush Success % | 60.5% | 30 | 51.6% | 64 | 48.8% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % |
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 3 | 43 | 4.6 | 1 | 13 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) |
| Redzone Plays/TD | 4.2 | 17 | 5.9 | 6 | 13.9 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD |
| Goal to Go Pass % | 25% | 87 | 30.4% | 31 | 43.3% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % |
| Goal to Go Rush % | 75% | 43 | 69.6% | 102 | 56.7% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % |
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 42.9% | 56 | 38.9% | 43 | 23.1% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % |
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 71.4% | 17 | 55.3% | 70 | 52.9% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % |
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 2.7 | 33.5 | 3.6 | 16 | 6.1 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
Redzone and Goal to Go: Notre Dame Off. vs. USC Def.
| Category | Notre Dame Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | USC Def. | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 44.9% | 39 | 39.2% | 98 | 35.2% | Opp. Redzone Pass % | ||
| Redzone Rush % | 55.1% | 94 | 60.8% | 36 | 64.8% | Opp. Redzone Rush % | ||
| Redzone Pass Success % | 59.1% | 9 | 39.6% | 68 | 36.8% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % | ||
| Redzone Rush Success % | 63% | 17 | 51.6% | 63 | 48.6% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % | ||
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 3 | 43 | 4.6 | 65 | 5 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) | ||
| Redzone Plays/TD | 3.4 | 3 | 5.9 | 41.5 | 7 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD | ||
| Goal to Go Pass % | 31.3% | 63 | 30.4% | 87 | 27.3% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush % | 68.8% | 71 | 69.6% | 50 | 72.7% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % | ||
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 80% | 4 | 38.9% | 22 | 16.7% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 63.6% | 35 | 55.3% | 56 | 50% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 1.8 | 5 | 3.6 | 41.5 | 4.7 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
