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Notre Dame Secures Playoff Spot with 42-28 Win Over USC, Christian Gray's 99-Yard Pick-Six

Nov 30, 2024, 11:50 PM

Notre Dame secured a decisive victory over USC in a high-stakes college football matchup, winning 42-28. The game, broadcast on CBS, saw a pivotal moment when Notre Dame's Christian Gray intercepted a pass from USC quarterback Jayden Maiava and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown, effectively sealing the game with 3:39 left on the clock. Maiava had a strong performance earlier, throwing four touchdowns, including two to Ja'Kobi Lane, but his late interception proved costly. Notre Dame's defense held firm, and a defensive holding penalty on USC further aided Notre Dame's control of the game. With this win, Notre Dame clinched a spot in the College Football Playoff.