The #3 ranked USC Trojans destroyed the #6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday night in Los Angeles by a score of 44-24.

The Irish never had a chance in this one after turning the ball over on downs on their first drive of the game. Trojans quarterback John David Booty threw for three touchdowns. He also threw two interceptions. Irish quarterback Brady Quinn threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns. Quinn was also the leader rusher for ND with 73 yards on 11 carries.

C.J. Gable let the Trojans on the ground with 108 yards on 20 carries. Receiver Dwayne Jarrett had 7 catches for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns for USC.

Now if the Trojans can beat UCLA next weekend at the Rose Bowl then they should be playing against Ohio State in the BCS National Championship game in January.

USC now has a record of 10-1. Notre Dame falls to 10-2.

via BumpSports.com