The Trojans will play the Fighting Irish on Saturday, October 18th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Notre Dame Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NBC, Peacock.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between USC and Notre Dame taking place at Notre Dame Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - USC has a 97.67 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Notre Dame is 99.67.
- Away USC - Heading into Week 8, USC currently has a 1-1 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Notre Dame - Notre Dame has a 3-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 8 matchup, they rank 1st in the Independent Conference for home team wins. Like the USC away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, USC ranks 1st (273) in the Big Ten Conference, with Notre Dame currently ranking 1st (240) for points scored in the Independent Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, USC stands 7th (128) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Notre Dame sits at 4th (125) in the Independent Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - USC has a 5-1 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Notre Dame currently 4-2 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown between USC and Notre Dame on October 18th!
This Week 8 matchup will be held at the electric Notre Dame Stadium.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Notre Dame has a slight edge over USC.
USC enters the game with a 5-1 record, while Notre Dame stands at 4-2.
Don't miss out on the action - bet this game at BetRivers or BetMGM!
Review this game's prop bets and compare the odds below for an exciting Saturday matchup.
Best Trojans at Fighting Irish Odds
| Underdog USC | Favorite Notre Dame |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog USC | Favorite Notre Dame |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Notre Dame is a -10.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while USC is a +10.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 59.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 59.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Notre Dame is a -400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and USC is a +310 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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USC
Notre Dame
10/18/25 7:30pm EDT | +10.5 -110-10.5 -110 |
Underdog USC - USC bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10.5 USC underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Notre Dame - Notre Dame bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10.5 Notre Dame favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
USC at Notre Dame Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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USC
Notre Dame
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/18/25 7:30pm EDT | +154-225+10000Bet |
USC
Notre Dame
Game to Overtime
10/18/25 7:30pm EDT | Yes +1200No -10000Bet |
USC
Notre Dame
Both Teams Score 10+
10/18/25 7:30pm EDT | Yes -2000No +800Bet |
USC
Notre Dame
Both Teams Score 20+
10/18/25 7:30pm EDT | Yes -210No +160Bet |
| BetMGM | |
USC
Notre Dame
Both Teams Score 30+
10/18/25 7:30pm EDT | Yes +260No -350Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 8 | USC vs Notre Dame Saturday, October 18th, 2025 | ND 34, USC 24 Notre Dame Stadium | Notre Dame by 10 |
| 2024 Week 14 | Notre Dame vs USC Saturday, November 30th, 2024 | ND 49, USC 35 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | Notre Dame by 14 |
| 2023 Week 7 | USC vs Notre Dame Saturday, October 14th, 2023 | ND 48, USC 20 Notre Dame Stadium | Notre Dame by 28 |
| 2022 Week 13 | Notre Dame vs USC Saturday, November 26th, 2022 | USC 38, ND 27 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | USC by 11 |
| 2021 Week 8 | USC vs Notre Dame Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 | ND 31, USC 16 Notre Dame Stadium | Notre Dame by 15 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Independent | |||||||||
| #12 Notre Dame | 0-0 | 0.000 | 6 | 2 | 299 | 159 | 4-1 | 2-1 | W6 |
| Big Ten | |||||||||
| #23 USC | 4-1 | 0.800 | 6 | 2 | 318 | 179 | 4-0 | 2-2 | W1 |
USC & Notre Dame Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
USC Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| USC | +8000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Notre Dame | +1000 Bet |
USC & Notre Dame Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Missouri State vs USC | USC 73, MOST 13 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Georgia Southern vs USC | USC 59, GASO 20 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | USC vs Purdue | USC 33, PUR 17 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Michigan State vs USC | USC 45, MSU 31 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | USC vs Illinois | ILL 34, USC 32 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Michigan vs USC | USC 31, MICH 13 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | USC vs Notre Dame | ND 34, USC 24 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | USC vs Nebraska | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Northwestern vs USC | Friday, November 7th, 2025 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Iowa vs USC | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | USC vs Oregon | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | UCLA vs USC | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Notre Dame vs Miami (FL) | MIA 27, ND 24 Sunday, August 31st, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Texas A&M vs Notre Dame | TA&M 41, ND 40 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Purdue vs Notre Dame | ND 56, PUR 30 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Notre Dame vs Arkansas | ND 56, ARK 13 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Boise State vs Notre Dame | ND 28, BOIS 7 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | NC State vs Notre Dame | ND 36, NCSU 7 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | USC vs Notre Dame | ND 34, USC 24 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Notre Dame vs Boston College | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Navy vs Notre Dame | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Notre Dame vs Pittsburgh | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Syracuse vs Notre Dame | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Notre Dame vs Stanford | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the USC vs Notre Dame College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at 7:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the USC vs Notre Dame Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the USC vs Notre Dame Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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