After having their CFP playoff dreams shattered in Tallahassee, the Irish were at home this week to take on the USC Trojans and defend the Jeweled Shillelagh! The visiting Trojans struck, guided down the field by QB Miller Moss, who capped the drive with a 1yd run. 7-0 Trojans.
On the first play from scrimmage for Notre Dame, HB Jeremiyah Love took off for an 89 yard answer, tying the game at 7. But not to be outdone, USC WR Zachariah Branch flashed his 4.3 speed, torching the Notre Dame secondary for a 46 yard touchdown an answering the Irish counterpunch with a haymaker of their own and putting the Trojans back on top, 14-7.
While the Irish were marching down the field on offense, the defense was on the sidelines getting a full-on wakeup call. After K Mitch Jeter hit a 33yd FG to within 4, the defense answered the bell. Senior LB Jack Kiser got the party started, intercepting Miller Moss and returning it 31yds for the score. From there, the pedal was to the floor and the Irish defense raced straight into bowl season. Along the way, they forced 10 turnovers, including 9 interceptions, with 5 of them coming from standout CB Ben Morrison. CB Jordan Clark scored on his lone interception and Notre Dame also had a fumble returned for a TD.
USC tried to keep the game entertaining for the fans but when you throw nine picks that's hard to do. The Irish D was dominate in this one as the Irish end their dismal season Coach TStep "I'm not a warm weather coach and the Trojan fans suck. They should not be part of the best conference in the country.
Moss was yanked early after starting the game two of five with a TD and three picks, Yes math people his three misses were all picks. The backup did not fair any better going 15/26 with no TD's and six picks. The first quarter was 17-14 in favor of the Irish and all the wheels fell off at one time.
GG, know it sucks having to run out more than two plus quarters.
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