Scouting Report | USC

USC's offense is back to the standard that Lincoln Riley is used to this season, but their defense has taken a step back after last year's improvement with troubling issues at cornerback

By Jamie Uyeyama

October 15, 2025

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Notre Dame-USC is always big no matter the circumstances. It feels a bit bigger this season with everything surrounding it.

USC is 5-1 and coming off their best win against a Big Ten opponent since joining the conference. After a slightly down year on offense in 2024, they are playing at a typical Lincoln Riley level through the first six games of this season.

They’re a good football team and so is Notre Dame. When both programs are good, this game is going to mean more.

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