How Christian Gray, Xavier Watts went the distance for Notre Dame football vs. USC
Officially, Xavier Watts’ 12th career interception counts as a 100-yard return, tying Jack Elder’s return from 1929 for Notre Dame football against Army.
Notre Dame Defense Overcomes Tough Performance To Finish Strong vs USC
This was by far Christian Gray's toughest day in a Notre Dame uniform. The sophomore was targeted 12 times, allowed eight receptions, and allowed 130 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Typically, when players have this type of performance, the player folds, but Gray was built for games like these through proper mental and physical preparation.
Grading the Irish: Notre Dame football earns shiny marks in wild road win over USC
Marcus Freeman stayed aggressive as Notre Dame football converted three fourth-down tries in the first half alone.
Pick-sixes in fourth quarter seal Notre Dame's win over USC
Notre Dame was leading USC by seven points in the fourth quarter on Saturday at the LA Coliseum. The Fighting Irish picked off two passes by the Trojans and returned them a total of 199 yards en route to a 49-35 win. Notre Dame scored two pick sixes that were both 99+ yards in back-to-back drives vs USC @NDFootball
Notre Dame vs. USC score, takeaways: Pair of pick sixes lift Fighting Irish, effectively punching CFP ticket
No. 5 Notre Dame defeated USC 49-35 on Saturday to put the program in prime position to reach the 12-team College Football Playoff next month. The Fighting Irish end the regular season with an 11-1 mark and are on the verge of reaching the CFP for the third time in program history.
Analysis: How Notre Dame defensive backs used 'reload' mantra to stage matching pick-sixes
Excluded from the Bronko Nagurski Trophy finalists after winning the award last season, Xavier Watts willed himself back into ...
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Poetic Justice: Notre Dame's Defense Dominates to Secure College Football Playoff Spot
Notre Dame's defense delivered big plays against USC to clinch a CFP berth, silencing critics with a statement win.
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Notre Dame Week 14 highlight: Christian Gray's pick-six at USC spells redemption
Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray has been picked on by the USC Trojans all day. Now he may have saved a playoff berth for ...
No. 5 Notre Dame punches CFP ticket with 2 late interception return TDs to beat USC 49-35
No. 5 Notre Dame punched its ticket to the College Football Playoff with a 49-35 victory over Southern California for its ...
Notre Dame Punches Ticket to College Football Playoff After Thrilling Win Over USC
It wasn't easy, it wasn't always fun, but at the end of the day it was worth it as Notre Dame (11-1) survived an absolute ...
Notre Dame football vs. Southern California: Recap and scoring summary
Notre Dame football travels to Los Angeles for a rivalry matchup with Southern California. Here is the recap and scoring ...