Notre Dame football vs. USC Trojans: 3 Trojans who must be stopped

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Oct 2, 2021; Boulder, Colorado, USA; USC Trojans running back Keaontay Ingram (28) reacts in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Notre Dame football vs. USC Trojans: 3 Trojans who must be stopped

Keaontay Ingram

Going back to the offensive side of the ball, while Drake London is an absolute monster on the outside, the Trojans can run the ball effectively when they want to as well. Keaontay Ingram is an explosive back who has had some nice efforts this season and currently goes into the game averaging nearly six yards per carry.

This week, Ingram got some hilarious publicity based on his reaction to learning that it is going to be pretty cold in South Bend come Saturday night. Maybe that plays into the Irish’s favor, and maybe it does not, but one thing is for sure, if Ingram can get it going in the run game, it is going to open up a lot for Slovis and the passing attack on the outside.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: Kurt Hinish #41 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish blows kisses to the fans after the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at AT&T Stadium on January 01, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31-14. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Notre Dame football: 3 reasons the Irish will beat USC in Week 8

The Notre Dame football team is coming off their bye week as they take on USC, and here are three reasons they will come out on top.

The Irish should have enough talent to beat USC in this rivalry game, but it will depend on which Notre Dame football team comes to play. There have been times where they have looked terrible this season, but under the lights in primetime inside Notre Dame Stadium, I believe they will do enough to get it done.

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