Summary
Notre Dame and USC, two major college football teams, will end their yearly rivalry game after the 2025 season. They couldn't agree on when to play the game, so Notre Dame will start a new series with BYU instead. USC wanted to change the game date to help with playoff chances, but Notre Dame did not agree to the change.
Key Facts
- Notre Dame and USC have played against each other every year since World War II.
- The rivalry game will end after the 2025 season because the schools couldn't agree on terms.
- Notre Dame decided to start a new series with BYU starting in 2026.
- USC proposed moving the game to Week 0 to avoid late-season losses that affect playoff chances.
- Notre Dame rejected moving the game date.
- Notre Dame has a special playoff agreement that guarantees a spot if they finish in the top 12 starting in 2026.
- USC felt this playoff agreement gave Notre Dame an unfair advantage.
- USC gave Notre Dame an ultimatum: change the date or end the rivalry, leading Notre Dame to end it.
