On Saturday, the USC Trojans ended their 2024 regular season with a 49-35 loss to the rival Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Following the defeat, some former USC football players took to social media to offer their thoughts.

The No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat the USC Trojans in the final game of the regular season. Did the Irish clinch a berth in the College Football Playoff with the win over the Trojans? Where will they land in the latest rankings update?

For the second time in six years, all that stands in Notre Dame’s way from a spot in the College Football Playoff is a road trip to rival USC.

USC made Notre Dame sweat, but the Irish made big plays at the right time and will end the regular season with 10 consecutive wins.

Notre Dame's defense delivered big plays against USC to clinch a CFP berth, silencing critics with a statement win.

No. 5 Notre Dame punched its ticket to the College Football Playoff with a 49-35 victory over Southern California for its 10th consecutive win

Christian Gray's 99-yard pick-6 with 3:39 remaining clinched No. 5 Notre Dame's 49-35 win over USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. With the victory, the Fighting Irish have locked up a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame is one win away from the College Football Playoff. Follow along as they go for it today in Los Angeles