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Few FBS teams start the college football season 0-2 and remain in the national championship picture, let alone sit as the No. 8 betting favorite in mid-October.

But that is where things stand with Notre Dame, which enters the weekend as a -155 favorite to make the playoffs.

The Fighting Irish lost close games to two teams that are currently ranked in the top five, so beating all other opponents would certainly justify a postseason berth.

Notre Dame is a 9.5-point home favorite over USC on Saturday , with a total of 60.5 points.

USC vs. Notre Dame odds, prediction

The 20th-ranked Trojans have one loss and also have their own national

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