Article updated: 11/24/2012 11:46 PM

No. 1 Notre Dame beats USC 22-13, earns title shot

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Notre Dame wide receiver Robby Toma, top, jumps onto running back Theo Riddick, bottom, to celebrate after Riddick dove into the end zone for a touchdown, as Southern California linebacker Dion Bailey, runs past Saturday during the first half in Los Angeles.

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The Fighting Irish punched their ticket to Miami. Theo Riddick rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown, Kyle Brindza kicked five field goals, and No. 1 Notre Dame secured a spot in the BCS championship game with a 22-13 victory over Southern California on Saturday night.