LOS ANGELES-As they say, you can throw out all the statistics, which is a good thing for Notre Dame. The Irish can't compare to the Trojans and their majestic defense, which ranks No. 1 in scoring defense, allowing just 8.3 points per game. But this game is just as much about where Notre Dame's emotions are as its head coach fights to keep his job at his alma mater.

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