They set things up, and it makes a highlight play.” I knew something special would happen when I trust them. “The returns and reception were just great blocks by everybody,” Jackson said. Ajene Harris also returned an interception 33 yards for a score shortly before halftime. 12 CFP) claimed the Jeweled Shillelagh for the 11th time in 15 years. Sam Darnold passed for 205 yards and two TDs, and Ronald Jones II rushed for 134 yards and an early score as USC (9-3, No. 12 USC to its eighth consecutive victory, 45-27 over Notre Dame, on Saturday in the 88th edition of their famed intersectional rivalry. Jackson returned a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns and caught a scoring pass to propel No. The Trojans unquestionably wrapped up their regular season with a fitting climax to a two-month crescendo. Jackson might have punctuated his three-year career at the Coliseum with one last virtuoso display of his talent, although he hasn’t decided yet. 7:59 p.m.Los Angeles - By the time Adoree Jackson effortlessly hurdled Notre Dame’s kicker and sprinted off to strike a Heisman pose in the end zone, every rain-soaked soul already knew they were seeing the culmination of something special for Southern California. Key plays: Backup quarterback Tyler Buchner entered mid-drive and completed two passes in his two snaps - nine yards to Kyren Williams and 15 to Michael Mayer as six of the 11 plays in the drive gained at least six yards. Score: Avery Davis 4 pass from Jack Coan (Jonathan Doerer kick) at 4:09.ĭrive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 4:53 elapsed following USC punt ♦ USC driving with third at 8 at ND 12-yard line 8:03 p.m. - Notre Dame 7, USC 0 ► More: Noie: What's so special about Notre Dame linebacker Bo Bauer? Plenty 8:13 p.m. - End of 1st Quarter: Notre Dame 7, USC 0 8:17 p.m. - Bo Bauer 79-yard interception return to USC 4 Key play: Thanks to pressure from defensive end Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa, Bauer intercepted USC quarterback Kedon Slovis and returned it 79 yards to the USC 4. More: Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton exits USC game with apparent knee injuryĭrive: Four plays, one yard, 1:20 elapsed following Bo Bauer interception return. Earlier in the drive, Coan connected with freshman Deion Colzie for 13 yards on third-and-eight. Key plays: Williams ran left for 38 yards to push into USC territory. Score: Williams 1 run (Doerer kick) at 2:51.ĭrive:13 plays, 80 yards, 5:07 elapsed following USC punt. Trojans knocking on the door to start the fourth quarter. 10:01 p.m. - End of 3rd Q: Notre Dame 24, USC 3 He also had runs of two, 15 and seven yards before his score. Key plays: The drive basically belonged to Ingram, who opened by running for 22 yards. Score: Keaontay Ingram 4 run (Lewis kick) at 14:52.ĭrive: Nine plays, 77 yards, 2:54 elapsed following Notre Dame kickoff. The junior captain ran for nine, two, 11, two and 10 yards during the drive to set up Buchner's scoring scamper. Key plays: It was Williams left, Williams right, Williams basically everywhere. Slovis later hit wideout Joseph Manjack IV, who toughed out three yards on third-and-two to keep the drive alive.ĭrive: Eight plays, 75 yards, 3:59 elapsed following USC kickoff. Key plays: Slovis found London wide open on the first play of the drive for 44 yards into Notre Dame territory.

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