The USC Trojans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish maintain one of the most storied rivalries in college football. Amid the many changes in college sports, this beloved rivalry may be coming to an end.
Talk about the possibility of USC and Notre Dame ending the rivalry arose in May following a report by Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde indicating the programs are struggling to reach a long-term agreement.
What else did experts have to say about the USC Trojans-Notre Dame rivalry?
ESPN’s Pete Thamel addressed the potential end of the rivalry on the “College GameDay” podcast, noting that it would be a huge loss for the sport. “For Notre Dame and USC, that would be a huge loss for the sport,” Thamel said. “It would be a huge loss for the sport, and I wonder if USC’s outrage and humiliation for considering losing it will prevail.”
Notre Dame is pushing for a long-term agreement, while USC is looking to reevaluate the game annually. One of the reasons USC is starting to distance itself from the rivalry is due to the intense travel since joining the Big Ten Conference.
USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame: A Rivalry of Nearly 100 Years
The Trojans have faced a lot of pressure, including rumors that sponsors are threatening to contact the Board of Trustees about the future of the rivalry. Fans are also expressing their displeasure over the possibility of the USC-Notre Dame game ending.
The Trojans and the Fighting Irish have faced each other since 1926. In nearly 100 years, there have only been two occasions when the Trojans and Fighting Irish have not faced each other due to unforeseen circumstances. The first was during a break during World War II, and the second was in 2020, during the COVID-19 season.
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