New report details why USC reversed course on Notre Dame rivalry

December 23, 2025

By Adam Bradford, Trojans Wire: On Monday, Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports reported that USC and Notre Dame failed to reach an agreement to extend their storied rivalry. After facing off nearly every year for practically a century, the Trojans and Fighting Irish will not meet in 2026, or reportedly for at least the next four seasons.

As I wrote, the College Football Playoff played a key role in the two schools deciding not to extend the rivalry, with both parties determined to maximize their playoff chances even if it meant ending the storied series.

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