Lincoln Riley Responds to USC-Notre Dame Rivalry Renewal
Summary
The USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish will restart their football rivalry with four games starting in 2030. These games will happen early in the season before USC begins conference play, based on USC’s request.Key Facts
- USC and Notre Dame will play four games starting in 2030.
- The games will occur in the first weeks of the college football season.
- In 2030, the first game will be at USC's home stadium in Los Angeles.
- In 2031, Notre Dame will host USC in South Bend.
- USC’s head coach Lincoln Riley said playing early fits USC’s conference schedule better.
- USC is part of the Big Ten Conference, which limits scheduling flexibility.
- Riley emphasized USC wants to keep the rivalry alive while respecting their conference obligations.
- USC’s 2026 season will begin with a game against San Jose State on August 29.
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