ND @ USC

[Coach]

SC not doing anything, and ND get the ball back in good field postion near the mid-field.

[HolmeZz]

Yeah, someone got a hand on that punt.

[Coach]

3 and out for ND. Punting it back to SC.

Touchback.

[Coach]

Big play by USC to the Irish 28. Nice pass by Leinart.

Boy, the Irish D-backs really look like the Chiefs.

[HolmeZz]

Way too easy. Don't see us regrouping from that. Gonna be tough.

[Coach]

Tied game. Man.

ND still running it on the ground. I think this one has the making of an excellent football game to be honest with you if ND can keep doing what they are doing.

[Coach]

Well that didn't take long.

TD USC.

[HolmeZz]

17-10 Trojans at halftime.

[Coach]

Your take of the game HolmeZz?

[HolmeZz]

Originally Posted by Coach

Your take of the game HolmeZz?

A lot closer than I thought it'd be. Notre Dame dominated the first quarter, while the second quarter was all USC's. The Irish have to capitalize on mistakes the Trojans make, like a few INTs they could've had & the dropped pass by Stovall when he was open, and they haven't done that up to this point. ND's been great against the run once again tonight, but the secondary's giving up too many big plays. The Irish offense has played as well tonight as they have all year. They're moving the ball really well, in both the air and on the ground. They can't settle for FGs though. Need TDs to keep up with USC. Keep utilizing the height difference Stovall has on that 5'10 corner from USC. That's what I want to see more of.

I don't see us winning this game though. The momentum's changed completely into USC's favor. ND will show me whether or not they'll hang with USC by what they do with the ball on the first drive of the 2nd half. If they can't get much done, I really think this could get ugly.

[Coach]

Good intake HolmeZz

SC gets down the field, but have to settle for a 42 yd. FG.

20-10 SC.

[Coach]

ND is dominating the SC run D. SC gives up an average of 69 rush yards a game, and ND has 165 rushing yards to this point. ND near the red zone.

[Miles]

Stupid trick play stalled out the drive. Why did they stop running it right at them?

Great now they missed the FG.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Miles Teg

Stupid trick play stalled out the drive. Why did they stop running it right at them.

Great now they missed the FG.

That is what I thought. Terrible play calling. They need to get back to what they were doing in the 1st Quarter if they want the chance.

[Coach]

Matching a LB to Bush = Touchdown USC.