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Notre Dame-USC Rivalry Faces Uncertain Future After 2026

5/20/2025

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The storied Notre Dame-USC football rivalry, alive since 1926, teeters on the brink of uncertainty after the 2026 season. Notre Dame pushes for a lasting partnership, but USC hesitates, proposing only a one-year extension amid worries about the College Football Playoff and the challenges of Big Ten travel. The fate of this iconic clash hangs in the balance.

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The storied Notre Dame-USC football rivalry, alive since 1926, teeters on the brink of uncertainty after the 2026 season. Notre Dame pushes for a lasting partnership, but USC hesitates, proposing only a one-year extension amid worries about the College Football Playoff and the challenges of Big Ten travel. The fate of this iconic clash hangs in the balance.