SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame football, fresh off a convincing home win over USC, moved up two spots in the US LBM Coaches poll when it was released Sunday afternoon. The Irish, now ranked 13 th by the coaches, are 5-2 heading into their final off week of the regular season. A trip to Boston College is up next on Nov. 1.

The No. 12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish took down the USC Trojans 34-24 on Saturday night, and while the game was another exciting edition of the historic rivalry,

USC vs Notre Dame will broadcast nationally on NBC in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season. Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge will call the game from the booth in South Bend. Kathryn Tappen is the sideline reporter. Streaming options for the game include Peacock and also FUBO , which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Jeremiyah Love rushed for 228 yards to lead No. 13 Notre Dame to a 34-24 win over No. 20 USC in a College Football Playoff statement win.

The 2025 college football season has officially surpassed the midway point of the regular season after the conclusion of a thrilling Week 8 slate. Among the games that will shape the College Football Playoff picture was the final matchup between No. 13 Notre Dame and No. 20 USC for the foreseeable future.