Today in sports history: Notre Dame wins rivalry game vs. USC in battle of unbeatens in '88
Here's a look back at sports happenings on this date in history, Nov. 26.
1956: Vyacheslav Ivanov of Soviet Union wins rowing gold, drops it in lake
1956 — In the Melbourne Olympics, Australia, Vyacheslav Ivanov of the Soviet Union wins the single sculls. After receiving the gold medal, he jumps up and down and accidentally drops it through the slats in the float and it sinks to the bottom of the lake.
Soviet single sculls ace Viktor Ivanov is shown during a training session at Ballarat, 70 miles from Melbourne, Australia November 20, 1956.
1988: No. 1 Notre Dame beats No. 2 USC in battle of unbeatens
1988 — For the first time in their long rivalry, Notre Dame and Southern California enter the game undefeated and ranked Nos. 1-2. The top-ranked Fighting Irish win 27-10.
In this Nov. 26, 1988, file photo, Notre Dame cornerback Todd Lyght (1) breaks up a pass intended for Southern California's Erik Affholter, right, during the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)
2005: Marek Malik's trick shot ends longest shootout in NHL history
2005 — Defenseman Marek Malik ends the NHL’s longest shootout in the 15th round, fooling goalie Olie Kolzig with a trick shot to give the New York a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. Malik wins it by taking a shot with his stick between his skates.
New York Rangers' Jaromir Jagr, right, of the Czech Republic, congratulates Marek Malik, also of the Czech Republic, after Malik scored the winning goal in a shootout against the Washington Capitals Saturday, Nov.26, 2005 at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
2010: UConn women win record 82nd consecutive game
2010 — UConn defeats Howard 86-25 to win its 82nd straight game, setting an NCAA women’s basketball record for consecutive victories.
Connecticut's Bria Hartley, left, brings the ball up court as teammate Maya Moore, right, watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Howard at Storrs, Conn., Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. (AP Photo/Bob Child)
2010: Cam Newton leads No. 2 Auburn past No. 9 Alabama
2010 — Cam Newton passes for three touchdowns and runs for another, rallying No. 2 Auburn from a 24-point for a 28-27 victory over No. 9 Alabama that kept the Tigers on course for a shot at the national championship.
This Nov. 26, 2010, file photo shows Auburn quarterback Cam Newton before an NCAA college football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
2011: Illinois ends season with 6th straight loss after starting 6-0
2011 — Illinois finishes the season with its sixth straight loss, 27-7 at Minnesota. The Illini become the first FBS team to open the regular-season with six straight wins and close it with six losses in a row.
Minnesota's Keanon Cooper (4) and Anthony Jacobs, right, tackle Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) for a sack during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)
2013: Jordan Lynch breaks single-game rushing record for QBs with 321 yards
2013 — Jordan Lynch breaks his single-game rushing record for quarterbacks with 321 yards, and No. 18 Northern Illinois completes its first unbeaten regular season in 50 years with a 33-14 victory over Western Michigan.
Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch carries the ball past two Western Michigan defenders during the first half of an NCAA football game Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, in DeKalb, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
2016: Pittsburgh powers past Syracuse, 76-61, in record-scoring game
2016 — Nate Peterman throws for 251 yards and four TDs and runs for another score to lead Pittsburgh past Syracuse 76-61 — the most combined points for a regulation FBS game.
Pittsburgh quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) celebrates with running back James Conner (24) after scoring a touchdown against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016.(AP Photo/Jared Wickerham)
2017: Julio Jones records third 250+-yard receiving game
2017 — Julio Jones finishes with 12 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns in Atlanta’s 34-20 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It’s Jones’ third career game with at least 250 yards receiving; no other player has more than one.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch ahead of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ryan Smith (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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