USC at Notre Dame

Rivalry games often mean intense defense and a pair of Top 15 teams clash for this one. USC's defense has allowed 37 total points the last two games, 34-16-2 UNDER the total following a spread loss. USC's defense has been excellent with its back against the end zone, holding opponents to a 41.4 percent touchdown conversion rate inside the 20-yard line. Only 11 defenses in the country are better and Notre Dame is one of them, allowing 35 percent. The Fighting Irish have relied on a multifaceted run game, paced by running back Josh Adams (129.3 rushing yards per game, seventh in the country) as Notre Dame's rushing offense ranks fifth with 308 yards rushing per game. And the defense has allowed just one rushing touchdown, allowing 20 points or less in every game. Notre Dame is 17-5-1 UNDER the total when following a bye week and this total is too high. Play the UNDER.