Notre Dame Dominates USC, Ends Unbeaten Streak in Convincing Victory.

Notre Dame's victory over USC was a pivotal moment, knocking its fiercest rival from the unbeaten rankings.

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Xavier Watts's standout performance included two interceptions of Caleb Williams and a fumble return for a touchdown.

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The Fighting Irish, coming off two recent losses, made a remarkable comeback against their West Coast rivals.

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Benjamin Morrison's interception set up a crucial touchdown, propelling Notre Dame to a 24-3 lead.

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Despite previously being intercepted only once, Caleb Williams faced four sacks and ended with 199 passing yards and a touchdown.

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USC, averaging 51.8 points per game, struggled with five turnovers and limited rushing yards against Notre Dame's dominant defense.

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Notre Dame's coach, Marcus Freeman, emphasized an aggressive approach to contain Caleb Williams, acknowledging his exceptional talent in college football.

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