USC football morning report

Quote of the day: “Look at me, I like it all!”

-- USC Coach Steve Sarkisian, on his favorite Thanksgiving dish

USC plays Notre Dame on Saturday at the Coliseum.

The Trojans fell to 7-4 overall and 6-3 in the Pac-12 Conference after a 38-20 defeat by UCLA last Saturday at the Rose Bowl.

The loss knocked USC out of contention for the Pac-12 South title.

Notre Dame is 7-4 after starting the season on a six-game win streak.

The Fighting Irish have lost four of their last five, including a 31-28 defeat to Louisville last Saturday in South Bend, Ind.

In The Times:

• USC seniors anticipate their last game at the Coliseum
• Where losing really hurts, especially now with the College Football Playoff
• USC recruiting update

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