Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard is as much of a running threat as the running backs he shares a backfield with. Leonard gave the lead back to the No. 5 Fighting Irish as they take on the USC Trojans on the road.

Notre Dame's final drive of the first half against USC was a bit of nail-biter. The No. 5 Fighting Irish had to convert a fourth-and-one -- just barely -- before quarterback Riley Leonard found Eli Raridon for a 12-yard touchdown reception.

Notre Dame football running back Jadarian Price, held to zero yards on three first-half touches, stepped in for Jeremiyah Love.

Jeremiyah Love catches a pass, then turns up field and hurdles a USC defender for a 20-yard gain.

No. 5 Notre Dame is playing rival USC in Southern California with a playoff berth -- and maybe a first-round playoff game at home -- on the line. The Fighting Irish took over after stopping a promisin