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All the reasons USC-Notre Dame rivalry died and why it’ll come back

One of the most historic rivalries in college football is going on hiatus starting in the 2026-27 season. Notre Dame and USC officials failed to reach an agreement on extending their traditional series after months-long negotiations, putting the game on ...
The New York Times

Notre Dame CFP rooting guide: With Miami closing in, it’s time (for once) to pull for USC

Notre Dame's lone Top 25 win is looking better and better as the Trojans make their run for the CFP field. Justin Casterline / Getty Images SOUTH BEND, Ind. — In most instances, Notre Dame being at the center of a college football debate is a good thing ...
AOL

Sources: Notre Dame, USC rivalry series ending next year as Irish finalize 2-year deal with BYU

One of college football's most storied rivalry series is going on hiatus. Despite months of negotiations, USC and Notre Dame officials have failed to reach an agreement on playing what would be the 97th game in the series next year and are now each ...
New York Post

USC-Notre Dame rivalry ending after 78 straight seasons — with CFP change at forefront

The legendary USC-Notre Dame rivalry is staring at its end after 78 straight seasons. The two schools announced their annual clashes won’t continue on Monday afternoon after failing to reach an agreement to maintain the football rivalry, which had begun ...
Chicago Tribune

Notre Dame — with 96-game rivalry series vs. USC now on pause — announces home-and-home with BYU

Notre Dame football announced a home-and-home series with BYU over the next two seasons after pausing its longtime rivalry series with USC on Monday. The Irish will travel to Provo, Utah, in 2026 and then will host the Cougars in 2027. That announcement ...