On this week’s episode of The Echoes: A Podcast on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana recap an incredible weekend in South Bend as Jeremiyah Love and the Irish took down their rival USC Trojans — possibly for the last time ever.

Mike and Jess open the show in near-celebration mode, knowing Notre Dame was staring at playoff elimination with a loss to their longtime nemesis from Southern California. But Jeremiyah Love clearly wasn’t having it. The friend of the pod exploded for a record-breaking day on the ground, giving Irish fans a game they won’t forget anytime soon.

The duo breaks down Love’s dominant performance, celebrating in their trademark way while giving major credit to defensive coordinator Chris Ash and a defense that has completely flipped the script in recent weeks. They shout out standouts Leonard Moore — arguably the best defensive back in the country — and Christian Gray, who continue to anchor an improving secondary.

From there, the conversation turns to USC head coach Lincoln Riley, whose strange play-calling decisions in key moments left everyone — including our hosts — scratching their heads.

Mike and Jess also dive into the uncertain future of the Notre Dame-USC rivalry and why college football needs these kinds of traditional matchups to survive realignment and conference chaos. Rivalry games like this are what make the sport special — and neither side should want to lose that.

Finally, the hosts answer fan questions about the upcoming bye week and whether it’s time to worry about Boston College (IYKYK). Plus, Mike makes a BOLD prediction on the remainder of the season.

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