13 WTHR IndianapolisKelly, Irish rested for USC

SOUTH BEND - Notre Dame is well rested after a bye week that could not have been scheduled better for coach Brian Kelly with Southern California coming to town Saturday.

Star linebacker Manti Te'o was able to recover from an ankle injury that slowed him against Air Force, and defensive end Ethan Johnson has been cleared to play after an ankle injury against Purdue forced him to sit out the following week.

Both will be needed as the Irish (4-2) try to slow down a potent offensive attack from USC (5-1) in a rare Saturday night game at Notre Dame Stadium.

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