This week should provide a test for the seemingly improved Notre Dame defense against an electric USC offense. Offensively, the Trojans are led by Head Coach and playcaller Lincoln Riley. The former Oklahoma HC has compiled a 31-15 record at USC since taking over in 2022, with no conference titles or playoff appearances on his resume. For these reasons, Riley entered this season in a bit of a hot seat. However, a 5-1 start and top-25 ranking have quieted his critics for now.

USC has proposed extending its rivalry with Notre Dame, as well as the idea of moving the game to earlier in the season. Here are all the details.

As fall camp creeps around the corner, it is a perfect time for Notre Dame fans to begin to comprehend the path that lies ahead of them in 2025.

As Notre Dame looks to build off a National Championship appearance, we look at the top opposing players that could cause the Irish some struggles this year. Preview the nine talented players, five of whom are coming from Miami and Texas A&M, below: