Week 11
Final
1953 Independent
ND USC
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Notre Dame | 9 | 0 | 1.000 |
 Penn State | 6 | 3 | .667 |
 Pittsburgh | 3 | 5 | .375 |
 Syracuse | 5 | 3 | .625 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 USC | 6 | 3 | .667 |
Game Summary
The USC Trojans were easily defeated by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 48 to 14, on November 28, 1953.