13 Notre Dame, with both teams ranked for the first time in a long time, there’s no avoiding the magnitude of the matchup. — former Notre Dame coach Lou HoltzGiven the long-standing success of the programs, it shouldn’t be surprising that both teams were ranked in 32 of those games. Five times — three for USC, two for Notre Dame — the winner ended up as national champion. Stephen Dunn / Getty Images Coach Pete Carroll celebrates USC's win over Notre Dame in 2006. (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)Pete Carroll turned the tables during the 2000s with an 8-1 record versus Notre Dame.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 19, 2017 23:37 UTC