One of the most iconic and bitter rivalries in college football is set to be placed on hold as the USC Trojans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish failed to renew their rivalry for the 2026 season.
One of the biggest priorities for the USC Trojans as soon as the regular season ended was to make sure that they retained key starters, including offensive tackle Tobias Raymond.
The USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish have had an ongoing dispute over the scheduling of their annual rivalry game. The rivalry is reportedly not going to be played in 2026, as the Fighting Irish and BYU Cougars are entering a schedule agreement, which puts the game against USC in jeopardy.
The pause of the USC–Notre Dame rivalry has ignited a wave of anger among Trojans fans, and much of it is being directed squarely at USC coach Lincoln Riley.
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The USC Trojans are reportedly responsible for putting an end to one of their most enduring rivalry games. USC’s annual game against Notre Dame, which has been played nearly uninterrupted since 1926, will not be played for at least the next two years.
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The rivalry game between the USC Trojans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is reportedly not being played in the 2026 season. Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger reported that both schools are exploring different opponents to play next year and that Notre Dame is entering a schedule agreement with BYU.
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USC’s roster churn continued Wednesday with another significant defensive departure. Redshirt junior defensive lineman Devan Thompkins plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal adding another layer to a pivotal offseason for coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans.
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