We scored the pre-game fight a draw.

RESULT: No. 5 USC 38, Notre Dame 3
RECORD: 10-1, 7-1
WEEK 11 GPA: B

QUARTERBACK

Mark Sanchez threw a couple interceptions but at least was allowed to pass.EP

C+

RUNNING BACKS

Marc Tyler looks like he should have played much earlier in season.

B-

WIDE RECEIVERS

USC’ basically down to a two-man receiving corp (Damian Williams, Patrick Turner).

C

OFFENSIVE LINE

Played hard but holding penalties remain an issue.

B

DEFENSIVE LINE

Who was easier? Notre Dame or Washington State?

A

LINEBACKERS

Kaluka Maiava, the least-hyped LB, led unit with five tackles.

A

SECONDARY

Cary Harris picked off Jimmy Clausen and the Irish went downhill from there.

A-

SPECIAL TEAMS

When you win big, no one remembers the punting average (32.2 yards).

B

COACHING

Is the offense getting better or the schedule worse?

C+