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20 Years Later: Bush Push Controversy Resurfaces in USC-Notre Dame Game

10/19/2025

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The 2025 USC-Notre Dame game marks the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Bush Push, when Matt Leinart (USC quarterback) scored with help from Reggie Bush (USC running back) in USC's 34-31 victory.
Debate surrounds the legality of the play, as it potentially violated NCAA rules.
The result extended USC's win streak and hurt Notre Dame's season.
Leinart and Quinn discussed the play, with Quinn saying it should have been flagged.

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Story summary

The 2025 USC-Notre Dame game marks the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Bush Push, when Matt Leinart (USC quarterback) scored with help from Reggie Bush (USC running back) in USC's 34-31 victory.
Debate surrounds the legality of the play, as it potentially violated NCAA rules.
The result extended USC's win streak and hurt Notre Dame's season.
Leinart and Quinn discussed the play, with Quinn saying it should have been flagged.