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USC at Notre Dame
Oct 17, 2009 • Completed
Away
USC
Big Ten

Final Score
34 - 27

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Game Conditions
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
USC holds off Notre Dame 34-27
USC finished ahead of Notre Dame 34-27 on Oct 17, 2009. The result came in week 7 of the 2009 season.
USC finished ahead of Notre Dame 34-27 on Oct 17, 2009. The result came in week 7 of the 2009 season.
USC built the decisive edge with a 7-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: USC 501; Notre Dame 367. Another key split was passing yards: USC 398; Notre Dame 309.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
USC 501; Notre Dame 367
Passing yards
USC 398; Notre Dame 309
Rushing yards
USC 121; Notre Dame 82
Turnovers
USC 1; Notre Dame 0
First downs
USC 21; Notre Dame 27
Possession time
USC 17:29; Notre Dame 19:11
Third downs
USC 6-13; Notre Dame 5-14
Completions-attempts
USC 19-29; Notre Dame 25-44
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Notre Dame | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 367 | 501 |
| Passing Yards | 309 | 398 |
| Rushing Yards | 82 | 121 |
| First Downs | 27 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-38 | 8-70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-44 | 19-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 19:11 | 17:29 |