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Friday, November 24
Irish eyes on BCS berth


	Notre Dame coach Bob Davie and Irish need one more win.

Game: No. 10 Notre Dame at USC
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
TV: ABC
Records: Notre Dame 9-1; USC 5-6

Before the season, the Trojans were the team with a national reputation and the Irish were on the brink of a total remake. Fast-forward less than three months and it's Notre Dame playing for a BCS berth while USC plays in what figures to be coach Paul Hackett's final game. The Irish know they're on the brink of something big, but know there are dangers playing in Los Angeles after Thanksgiving. ESPN's John Mackovic has broken down the two teams.

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