Original sentence: 1996 – USC 27, Notre Dame 20  After 11 straight years of losses and 13 straight years without beating Notre Dame, the Trojans finally defeated the Irish.1998 – USC 10, Notre Dame 0  USC came into this matchup at 7–4 under first-year coach Paul Hackett while Notre Dame was 9–1 and hoping to secure a major bowl bid with a victory.1999 – Notre Dame 25, USC 24 In an otherwise dismal season by the Irish, Notre Dame overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the Trojans 25–24 at Notre Dame stadium.2000 – Notre Dame 38, USC 21 The Irish secured their first BCS bowl berth in history by knocking off the Trojans.2001 – Notre Dame 27, USC 16 After an 0–3 start, the first in school history, Bob Davie's squad managed a win against USC in South Bend.Holtz compiled a 9–1–1 record against USC.Notable games:.On USC's first drive, Otton passed to Rodney Sermons for a five-yard touchdown pass and the Trojans went ahead for the first time, 27–20
Edited sentence: , Bob Davie's squad managed a much needed win against USC in South Bend.1996 - USC 27, Notre Dame 20  After 11 straight years of losses and 13 straight years without beating Notre Dame, the Trojans finally defeated the Irish.1998 - USC 10, Notre Dame 0  USC came into this matchup at 7-4 under first-year coach Paul Hackett while Notre Dame was 9-1 and hoping to secure a major bowl bid with a victory.1999 - Notre Dame 25, USC 24  In an otherwise dismal season by the Irish, Notre Dame gave this series another classic, overcoming a 21-point deficit to beat the Trojans 25-24 at Notre Dame stadium.2000 - Notre Dame 38, USC 21  The Irish secured their first BCS bowl berth in history by knocking off the Trojans.2001 - Notre Dame 27, USC 16  After an 0-3 start, the first in school history.Holtz compiled a 9-1-1 record against USC.Notable Games:.On USC's first drive, Otton passed to Rodney Sermons for a five-yard touchdown pass and the Trojans went ahead for the first time, 27-20