Notre Dame defeated USC 22-13 to secure a spot in the BCS Championship Game, finishing their regular season undefeated.

Notre Dame will almost certainly play the winner of the SEC Championship Game between Alabama and Georgia.

The Fighting Irish last went undefeated in the regular season in 1988.

Notre Dame needed five field goals from Kyle Brindza in their win over USC.

Brian Kelly is in his third season as head coach of Notre Dame.