The shillelagh is a traveling trophy passed between the University of Southern California and the University of Notre Dame, being held by the winner of the annual football match. The winner also places a gold insignum on the club, which consists of either a ruby-encrusted Trojan head or an emerald-endowed shamrock, depending on who won. The University of Southern California (also known as USC), Southern Californias oldest private research university, is located in the urban center of Los Angeles, California. ... Not to be confused with the University of Notre Dame Australia University of Notre Dame du Lac The University of Notre Dame is a Roman Catholic institution of higher learning located adjacent to South Bend, Indiana, USA. Notre Dames picturesque campus sits on 1,250 acres (5 km²) containing...

The shillelagh is a gaelic war club made of Blackthorn Oak. There are actually two shillelaghs, the first having been retired due to the fact that it was completely covered in trojan heads and shamrocks. This original trophy was carved from a blackthorn bough flown in from Ireland by Howard Hugh's personal pilot. The retired shillelagh is permanently displayed at Notre Dame, as they had won more of the games during the period it represents.