The focus, as it should be, is on No. 1 Southern Cal at No. 9 Notre Dame this weekend. It is a game and setting Hollywood couldn't top, with the quintessential college atmosphere (South Bend, Ind., in October), and the history and tradition of both schools. (Full article: 1430 words)

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