Dellenger: Notre Dame, USC rivalry series ends after not reaching agreement

December 22, 2025

By Ross Dellenger, Yahoo Sports: 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 exploring replacement opponents for 2026, multiple sources tell Yahoo Sports.

In fact, the Irish are finalizing a two-year agreement with BYU to play the Cougars in 2026-27. Next year’s game will be in October in Provo, Utah, before a return game the next season in South Bend, Indiana.

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

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.

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