(L) USC

“Go Irish” sign on Carroll Hall.
(Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

Campus before the USC game,
(Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

Rev. John Jenkins, C.S.C. blesses a memorial garden dedicated to the memory of Declan Sullivan.
(Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

The Notre Dame Marching Band peforms their pregame Concert on the Steps at Bond Hall.
(Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

The Asian-American Student Association food stand on Gameday.
(Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

The Goodyear blimp flies past the Golden Dome.
(Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

Richard Notebaert, chairman of the Board of Trustees, prepares to present the flag.
(Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

The Irish Guard march during pregame.
(Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

Brian Kelly leads the team onto the field.
(Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

The Leprechaun.
(Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

The team prepares to take the field in their new gold helmets.
(Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

George Atkinson III scores a touchdown on a kickoff return vs. USC.
(Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)