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Notre Dame football: 3 Keys to victory against USC Trojans in Week 8

By Brad Weiss

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Jack Coan (17) throws a pass in the first half of the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind.Cincinnati Bearcats At Notre Dame Fighting Irish 200
Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Jack Coan (17) throws a pass in the first half of the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind.Cincinnati Bearcats At Notre Dame Fighting Irish 200 /
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Notre Dame football safety Kyle Hamilton (14) intercepts a pass intended for Purdue tight end Payne Durham (87) in the end zone during the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend.If Notre Dame Vs Purdue /

The Notre Dame football team takes on USC on Saturday night, and here are three keys to victory for the Irish in this rivalry matchup.

Coming out of the bye week, the Notre Dame football team will battle it out against USC in the latest installment of this fantastic rivalry. With the Shillelagh up for grabs, you can expect some fireworks inside Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday night in a game where you throw out the records the teams have going into it.

Here, we look at three keys to victory for the Irish against USC.

Notre Dame football: 3 Keys to victory against USC Trojans in Week 8

Stopping Drake London

When it comes to the USC offense, we have heard a lot about quarterback Kedon Slovis, who began the year as a potential Heisman Trophy candidate, as well as a first-round talent. However, as Slovis has been up and down this season, his main target has not been and stopping Drake London will be key for the Irish on Saturday night.

London has made a mockery of every defense the Trojans have faced this season, and across six games, he is averaging over ten receptions per contest. He can stretch the field, has incredible size, standing 6-foot-5, and is going to be a tough matchup for Cam Hart in this one. If Notre Dame can keep his damage to a minimum, it would be considered a win.

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