The USC Trojans lost to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh 49-35. USC will head into bowl season with a 6-6 record, the worst finish in Trojans coach Lincoln Riley's tenure.
Despite the 14-points loss, the game was in reach for the Trojans, something that could be said after every USC loss this year.Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Quinten Joyner runs the ball ahead of Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Imagesstepped up to the plate for the Trojans.
After jumping out to a blazing hot start to begin the season, USC wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane cooled off as the season went on. In the loss to the Fighting Irish, Lane reeled in three catches for 26 yards and three touchdowns. It was an impressive showing from the sophomore pass catcher as he shined in the red zone. Lane ends the regular season with six touchdown snags, the most among USC wide receivers.
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