Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with players at the end of the game against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

After Saturday's 49-35 win over USC, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman reflected on his team's shocking Week 2 loss, saying it fueled the team as it punched its ticket to the College Football Playoff.

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava will be making his third straight start at quarterback for the Trojans against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday a