USC and Notre Dame to renew football rivalry in 2030
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
USC announced the return of its historic football rivalry with Notre Dame, set to resume in 2030 after a four-year hiatus. The Irish will visit the Coliseum for the Week 1 matchup, and the Trojans will face Notre Dame in South Bend the following year. USC head coach Lincoln Riley expressed satisfaction in finalizing the agreement, emphasizing the game's significance in college football history. The Trojans have not won against the Irish since 2022. USC begins its 2026 season on August 29 without Notre Dame on the schedule, facing San Jose State, Fresno State, and Nevada instead.
- •USC will face Notre Dame at home in 2030.
- •The Trojans last defeated the Irish in 2022.
- •Lincoln Riley highlighted the rivalry's importance.
- •USC opens its 2026 season on August 29.
- •Nonconference opponents for USC this fall include San Jose State, Fresno State, and Nevada.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — USC head coach Lincoln Riley discusses renewal of Notre Dame rivalry
"Following the news that the Trojans and Irish will resume their storied rivalry beginning in 2030, USC’s head coach discussed the matter
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