Notre Dame faces a tough test on the road at USC, but the defense should hold enough to give the Irish a close win. The Notre Dame at USC game starts at 3:30 EST and can be seen on CBS. Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.

For the second time in six years, all that stands in Notre Dame’s way from a spot in the College Football Playoff is a road trip to rival USC.

Notre Dame travels to rival USC in the Battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh during the afternoon window, the same time that #4 Penn State hosts Maryland. You can bet the CFP committee will be watching closely.