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Two of the best programs in college basketball will clash on Friday as No. 24 Notre Dame hosts No. 11 USC. Notre Dame has fallen short of expectations under head coach Niele Ivey, failing to advance past the Sweet 16 in each of the past four seasons.
The Irish (8-2) jumped out to an early 14-0 lead with a 56-yard, highlight-reel run by Heisman Trophy contender Jeremiyah Love and, moments later, a 49-yard interception return by Tae Johnson. Notre Dame cruised from there, nearly doubling Pitt’s yardage.
Pontiac Notre Dame entered the postseason ranked on the bubble in the final MLive Top 25. The final Division 5 AP rankings had Pontiac Notre Dame at No. 3 and Monroe Jefferson at No. 11. Opening kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 22 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.