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This game is what college football is all about. This is why fans are so engaged in their teams and why games matter so much. Rivalries rule the sport and Week 8 gives us one of the best in the game.

We have the USC Trojans hitting the road and heading to South Bend, Indiana, to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in one of the most storied and iconic rivalries in the sport. If the Irish win out, they will make the College Football Playoff. If USC pulls off the upset, they suddenly control their destiny. This game is massive, to put it simply.

If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM.

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USC vs. Notre Dame game odds

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  • Spread: Notre Dame -9.5 (-105), USC +9.5 (-115)
  • Money Line: Notre Dame -350, USC +275
  • Over-Under: Over 61.5 (-110), Under 61.5 (-110)

USC vs. Notre Dame prediction, pick:

Will USC prove they are for real two weeks in a row? Can they be physical against Notre Dame like they were against Michigan last week? Against the Wolverines, they could load the box and dare Bryce Underwood to throw it.

Notre Dame, well, they have CJ Carr, who is playing great right now with 1,622 yards and 13 touchdowns, to go with a backfield duo of Jeremiyah Love (530 rushing yards, 8 TD) and Jadarian Price (472 rushing yards, 7 TD). The Irish average 40 points per game on top of all that.

USC's change in this game lies in turning this thing into a shootout of sorts. While Notre Dame scores, they have allowed 24 points to Miami, 40 to Texas A&M, and 30 to Purdue. They have areas of weakness in the defense.

Ultimately, the Irish rely on their ground game in the fourth quarter of this game to convert a few key first downs and put this one on ice as they continue their run to the College Football Playoff.

Prediction: Notre Dame 38, USC 31

Best Bet: Over 61.5

USC vs. Notre Dame channel, start time, streaming:

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

TV Channel: NBC

Live Stream: Peacock

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This article originally appeared on College Sports Wire: USC vs. Notre Dame: Week 8 College Football Betting Odds, Prediction

Reporting by Riley Donald, College Sports Wire / College Sports Wire

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