After last week's victory over Michigan, USC moved into the top 25 of the college football USA TODAY US LBM Coaches Poll. Following Saturday's loss to Notre Dame, however, the Trojans dropped back out of the top 25, and are once again unranked.

No. 13 Notre Dame capped off a three-game homestand hosting the No. 20 USC Trojans in a primetime matchup. The rivalry between the Trojans and the Irish is one of the most intense and storied in all of college football.

Kickoff from Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Irish are 9.5-point favorites in the latest Notre Dame vs. USC odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 60.5. Before making any USC vs. Notre Dame picks, make sure you check out what SportsLine college football expert Jimmie Kaylor has to say .

The No. 20 USC Trojans fell 34-24 to the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday night. The Trojans' inability to stop the run was a key factor in the loss. How does USC's defense move forward heading into its second bye week?

But while his teammates were dropping balls, losing their footing and making poor decisions, Sayeri put together a very impressive performance. He made 3/3 of his field goal attempts from 24, 42 and 43 yards and also nailed his only extra point attempt of the night.

SUBSCRIBE to our emails here. Week 8 of college football more than delivered. With multiple upsets and massive victories, let’s take a look at two performances that will define the season of two big-name programs.

The No. 20 USC Trojan travel to the South Bend to face No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting in the latest, or perhaps the last edition of the most storied rivalries in co