We got the game of the year in college football and it absolutely did not disappoint. But the rest of college football’s slate delivered as well. Digging into Week 7’s notable results, we here at Sports Illustrated are determined to find the answer to the question: Which team does the final score say more about?
Notre Dame 48, USC 20 says more about: USC
Notre Dame has been through an absolute gauntlet so far this season with a schedule that has posed huge tests each week. But USC presented a unique one to the Irish and they passed it with flying colors because of the Trojans’ own deep issues. Eventually, this type of game was going to happen to USC where the offense short-circuited and didn’t give its defense enough help. But in this game, the offense outright put the defense behind the 8-ball with multiple turnovers. USC’s defense was in a borderline impossible position on the night, facing short field after short field, and it calls into question this USC offense. No offense is good when it’s turning the ball over and this is now the second game in a row (at least in regulation) where USC’s offense looks less proficient than we’d expect. If that’s going to continue, we’re going to need to reevaluate where these Trojans can go this season. The loss already means their Playoff hopes are hanging by a thread.
