Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen drops back for a pass in the first quarter against USC on Saturday. (Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)
Trojans fullback Stanley Havili looks for some running room against Notre Dame in the second quarter Saturday. (Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)
USC quarterback Matt Barkley lofts a pass over an onrushing Ian Williams of Notre Dame in the first quarter Saturday. (Michael Conroy / Associated Press)
Trojans tight end Anthony McCoy is brought down by Irish safety Kyle McCarthy after a reception in the second quarter Saturday. (Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)
USC defensive end Wes Horton sacks Fighting Irish quarterback Jimmy Clausen in the third quarter Saturday. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Irish receiver Golden Tate elevates to make a touchdown reception behind the defense of USC’s Josh Pinkard and Taylor May in the third quarter Saturday. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Notre Dame receiver Robby Parris dives for the end zone on a fake field goal in the first quarter Saturday. USC’s Taylor Mays (2) knocked him out of bounds before he could score, though. (Michael Conroy / Associated Press)
Notre Dame linebacker Brian Smith celebrates after sacking Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley in the third quarter Saturday. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
USC tight end Anthony McCoy, who had a career day on Saturday, picks up 60 yards on a pass play as Notre Dame safeties Harrison Smith (22) and Kyle McCarthy give chase in the third quarter. (Michael Conroy / Associated Press)
USC tailback Joe McKnight fends off Notre Dame safety Kyle McCarthy during the second quarter Saturday. (Michael Conroy / Associated Press)
Notre Dame receiver Golden Tate hangs onto the ball as USC’s Josh Pinkard tries to knock it from his hands during a key reception in the fourth quarter Saturday. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Notre Dame Coach Charlie Weis sends quarterback Jimmy Clausen onto the field against USC after giving him instructions in the fourth quarter Saturday. (Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)
Notre Dame receiver Robby Parris is injured after making a catch against USC late in the fourth quarter. A roughing penalty was called on the play. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Fighting Irish receiver Kyle Rudolph can’t make the catch on a potential touchdown pass in the final minute against Trojans defenders T.J. Bryant (1) and Will Harris (26) on Saturday. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
