Get our best USC vs. Notre Dame predictions, expert picks, and odds for college football Week 8 action on Saturday, October 18. USC will cover the spread.

Before the No. 20 USC Trojans take on the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the road, legendary Alabama coach turned TV analyst Nick Saban appeared on The Pat McAfee Show and gave his impression of USC's 2025 team.

Michigan’s passing attack was stifled in a 27-17 loss to the Washington Huskies last season that was led by former Wolverines QB Jack Tuttle. Tuttle lost a fumble, threw an interception and had just 98 passing yards during a Huskies revenge game for their 2023-24 NCAA title game loss.

But the variance in results in conference play only became clearer this weekend after the Trojans (7-5-1, 4-4-0 Big Ten) dropped back-to-back road games to Minnesota (6-6-2, 2-4-2) and No. 15 Wisconsin (11-3-1, 5-2-1) on goals in the final 10 minutes of play — both teams they at least tied with the year before.

The USC Trojans have been doing all they can to kickstart their 2027 recruiting class with a bang. One of the top prospects in the 2027 recruiting cycle has been seeing his interest in the Trojans rise because of the efforts from one defensive coach in ...

Recently, Michigan coach Sherrone Moore boasted that his team will be the reason for Saturday’s expected packed house in Los Angeles. Riley fired back with comments revealed on Tuesday. Riley quickly and summarily dismissed Moore’s assertions as he shared his honest feelings on the situation. “I don’t really care what he says,” the USC boss said.

The USC Trojans have a potent offense, and our expert college football predictions expect that offense to keep it close enough to cover the spread against Notre Dame!