Top 5 non-conference games in 2023 College football season

Nov 26, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) rushes for a touchdown in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 15, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) holds the Heisman Trophy during the Spring Game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports /

4. USC at Notre Dame (Oct. 14)

Last year, Caleb Williams essentially clinched the Heisman Trophy with his stellar performance against Notre Dame, which led to a 38-27 win for the Trojans.

Williams ran for three touchdowns and passed for another and USC football was the favorite to make the College Football Playoff before getting upset in the Pac-12 title game.

The win over Notre Dame was key on the resume, but this year, the Irish are looking to make some noise in the College Football Playoff race.

This is a must-win game for Notre Dame if it wants to make the playoff, especially with the game at home. If the Irish are competing head-to-head with USC or Clemson to make the playoff, a head-to-head loss would be crushing.

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