USC and Notre Dame’s rivalry is an emotion for all the college football fans around the country. The colleges have clashed in this rivalry 95 times since 1924, and when they didn’t, it was only World War II and the COVID-19 pandemic that stopped them from meeting on the field. Between them, the two colleges also boast a total of 16 national titles, and thus, the high-stakes game and the even matchup also create an iconic aura around the game. But now the rivalry is at risk.
According to recent reports, the longtime agreement between the two programs is coming to an end in 2025. But USC is not too keen on extending that rivalry agreement, at least until the CFP format is finally set in stone. The reluctance stems from USC’s apprehensions that adding another marquee game can affect their playoff hopes, as they already play 9 conference games in a season. Moreover, the Big 10 teams are also reported to be adding a crossover with the SEC teams, thus complicating the prospects of the USC-Notre Dame game coming after 2026.
Lincoln Riley, in a recent interview with ON3, was asked about the whole scenario and his stance on the topic. The head coach refrained from addressing the issue and simply said, “We will at the appropriate time.”
More details are now awaited….
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