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The Fight to Keep the Notre Dame–USC Rivalry Alive Past 2025

What is going to happen between Notre Dame and USC after Saturday? The longtime rivals have played every year (except for during World War II and the Covid pandemic) since 1926, but no games are officially agreed to be played beyond this weekend.

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No. 13 Notre Dame turns to sophomore Joe Otting to take over at center for showdown with No. 20 USC

No. 13 Notre Dame has seen its offense grow up quickly with redshirt freshman quarterback C.J. Carr at the controls, but a switch in the player snapping the ball to him will literally be the center of attention.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 15

USC vs. Notre Dame prediction, odds: Where experts see an edge

Experts reveal their prediction and betting preference as USC visits Notre Dame in one of college football’s historic rivalry games as Week 8 action kicks off.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / October 15

From train rides to Reggie Bush: The best games in the USC-Notre Dame rivalry

After more than a century, this rivalry is in danger. It would be a shame because it has had some great games.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / October 14

Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college RB

Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college football RB

Jeremiyah Love is a high-profile running back. Playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will do that for you.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman in demand at high-profile program

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football Talk / October 13

No. 13 Notre Dame loses center Craig to knee injury as talks continue to extend Southern Cal series

Craig suffered the injury during a 36-7 victory over N.C. State last weekend.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 13

Notre Dame Rises to No. 13 in AP Poll

Don't look now, but Notre Dame is on the rise. The Fighting Irish have won four straight games after beating North Carolina State, 36-7, on Saturday and are now ranked No.

Ashton Craig News / ESPN / October 13

ND center Craig done for season after knee injury

No. 13 Notre Dame has lost starting center Ashton Craig for the rest of this season because of a knee injury, coach Marcus Freeman announced Monday as the team prepares for its annual rivalry with Southern California.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Notre Dame is dealt a difficult injury update, Fighting Irish offense forced to reshuffle to find replacement for vital starter

Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football are starting to gain a ton of momentum over the last four games, all victories. The Fighting Irish began the season with a 0-2 record with losses to Miami and Texas A&M, but they are beginning to round into form.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 12

ESPN Makes Boring Decision with College GameDay's Next Destination

Notre Dame has two losses and seemingly must win out to have a shot at the Playoff, while USC still has a trip to Oregon to make, and can’t afford a second loss ahead of.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 12

Watch: Notre Dame's Grace Restovich Picks Up 2 Assists In Win

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Notre Dame football is so close to turning the corner, but two fixes could help the Fighting Irish offense peak at the perfect time

Notre Dame football has put together four straight victories after beginning the year with an 0-2 start. The team’s 36 to 7 victory over the NC State Wolfpack was an imperfect performance, but more evidence that this Fighting Irish team is extremely talented, and they are improving fast.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 12

Watch: Notre Dame's Jack Flanagan Scores Equalizer In 86th Minute

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 12

Who’s Favored? ESPN FPI Makes Call on Notre Dame vs. USC

Notre Dame cruised past NC State 36-7 Saturday to move to 4-2 at the season's halfway point. The Fighting Irish have been building since an 0-2 start that saw back-to-back heartbreaking losses at Miami and to Texas A&M.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 12

CJ Carr Gets Chance to Shine in Showdown vs. USC

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr is sort of in one of those places that all young quarterbacks go through. After a flaming hot streak after a rocky start at Miami, Carr hasn't quite had his "A" game in the last two weeks.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 12

Notre Dame Is Overthinking Short Yardage — and It's Costing Them

Notre Dame's offense might be electric, but it's missing badly in one key place. For as much fun as the Irish offense is becoming to watch, it's far from a finished product.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 12

Notre Dame's Defense Tames North Carolina State

Notre Dame's defense is hitting its stride at just the right time. After Notre Dame's first two defensive performances of the year, which led to a 0-2 start, all that could be reasonably asked of them in the remaining ten games was to make incremental improvement week to week and gradually try to improve.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Sporting News / October 12

Notre Dame extends win streak as Freeman demands cleaner execution

A four-game win streak, another defensive gem, and still Freeman’s message stayed the same — the Irish must stop beating themselves.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / October 12

Another dominating performance has Notre Dame back in CFP picture

On the heels of a 36-7 win over North Carolina State, the question now becomes: have the Fighting Irish managed to overcome their early-season defeats to get back into the College Football Playoff picture?

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Notre Dame Fighting Irish finally unlock 1 crucial key to success that should help carry them to College Football Playoff

Notre Dame's 0-2 start, losing to two top six teams in the country (Miami & Texas A&M), is quickly beginning to feel like a distant memory. 56 points scored against both Purdue and Arkansas.

Marcus Freeman News / EssentiallySports / October 9