Ep. 11 | USC vs. ND & LA vs. CAR Live Blog & Reactions | Essential Sports Night

2 of Southern California's finest teams face off in epic showdowns.
The USC Trojans take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
The Los Angeles Kings enter game 2 of the NHL's regular season against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Los Angeles had a 47-25-10 record overall and a 27-12-5 record at home last season.
Carolina went 52-21-9 overall and 27-15-6 in road games last season (source: AP Sports).
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-2) and No. 10 USC Trojans (6-0) continue their storied rivalry. Notre Dame leads the series 50-37-5 after USC snapped a four-game slide with a 38-27 triumph in 2022. USC's Caleb Williams leads the nation with 22 touchdown passes.
Live blog, play-by-play, facts, stats, and highlights.
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