In an article released on Monday, December 22, Ross Dellenger reported that USC and Notre Dame officials failed to reach an agreement to extend their historic rivalry. The 2026 matchup would have been the 97th meeting in the series, one that has spanned nearly a century. The only times the two programs did not play were during a three-year hiatus in World War II and in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo via USC Athletics Everyone’s Biggest Question: Why? When USC decide

Many were hopeful that USC and Notre Dame would be able to reach a mutually agreeable solution to continue their storied rivalry prior to the 2026 season. Unfortunately, talks have broken down, with a disagreement on when the game was to be played at the forefront of the conversation. Now, the Irish have added BYU, a formidable BIG 12 title contender, in place of the Trojans. Photo by Notre Dame Athletics There had been plenty of rumblings surrounding this rivalry game and it

Notre Dame's final regular-season game kicks off tonight at 10:30 PM EST at Stanford, and with chaos set to ensue around the Irish in the rankings, can they do their part to close out the season strong? Let's jump into our staff picks for this week! Clayton Stohler - Podcaster: 52-10 Notre Dame It's the end of the season. A usual bittersweet feeling, is it not? But this time, it's strictly sweet. Because ever since that dreaded loss against A&M, the fan base has echoed the lo

Notre Dame gears up for what should be their biggest remaining test of the season. With playoff chances on the line, this is a "must-win" for the Irish, and it will serve as their last chance to perform well against another ranked opponent. Let's take a look at the matchups that favor the Irish, as well as the ones that don't. Advantages Notre Dame Passing Attack vs. Pitt Passing Secondary Overall, the Pitt defense is a pretty good unit, ranking in the top 40 in most defensiv

Notre Dame is coming off the back of one of its sloppiest performances all year against Boston College. With the Irish seemingly in control of their playoff destiny moving forward, can they get right against a familiar foe who presents the same unique challenge year in and year out? The Irish Tribune Staff weighs in on the game below. Brenden Duffy - Editor/Sports Writer: 52-21 Notre Dame Notre Dame’s offense should come out with some fire after an underwhelming outing at Bos

USC has proposed extending its rivalry with Notre Dame, as well as the idea of moving the game to earlier in the season. Here are all the details.

As "talking season" wraps up and we are less than a week out from seeing Notre Dame take the field for the first time in 2025, the buzz...

No. 5 Notre Dame punched their ticket to hosting a College Football Playoff game with an emphatic 49-35 win over arch rival USC. Photo by...

Notre Dame turns on the jets late in the fourth quarter against rival Southern Cal to win 49-35.

Notre Dame, with a playoff bid on the line, travels to Southern Cal for its annual rivalry. Our staff make their official predictions.

After a big win against a top-25 Louisville team in South Bend and a week of rest, Notre Dame is ready to defend Notre Dame Stadium again.

Written by: Jhett Garrett | Writer | Twitter/X: @JhettGarrett Photo by Notre Dame Athletics Notre Dame is one of the most storied...