On Monday, USC announced that its legendary football rivalry with Notre Dame will resume beginning in 2030. After a four-year hiatus, the Irish will visit the Coliseum in Week 1 of the 2030 season, with the Trojans making the trip to South Bend the following year.
Following the announcement, USC Athletic Director Jennifer Cohen released a statement.
“USC's historic rivalry with Notre Dame holds a special place in the history of college football, and we are happy to resume a series that means so much to the entire Trojan Family,” Cohen said. “It remains important for us to play this game early in the season, as it allows us to schedule competitively with our Big Ten peers and takes into account the health and best interests of our student-athletes
and program. We are excited for our fans, and we look forward to more memorable matchups and unforgettable games between the Trojans and the Irish.”
The 2030 meeting will mark Notre Dame’s first trip to the Coliseum since 2024. Assuming that the two schools do not meet in a postseason matchup between now and then, the Trojans will be looking for their first victory over the Irish since 2022.
USC will open its 2026 season on August 29. Without Notre Dame on the schedule, the Trojans’ nonconference slate this fall will consist of San Jose State, Fresno State, and Nevada.
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