# USC & Notre Dame Rivalry on Hold, Talks Reopen

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Podcast: [Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7470854)
Published: 2026-05-12T00:31:06+00:00
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USC and Notre Dames historic rivalry game is on hold, with no agreement on a new deal. USC proposed an early week zero matchup, but Notre Dame preferred mid-October or late-season spots. Notre Dame locked in games against BYU for the next two years, while USC scheduled UCLA for their regular season finale. Fans and coaches express disappointment, with USCs Lincoln Riley criticizing Notre Dames inflexibility. However, recent reports suggest the schools are back in negotiations, with USC open to an earlier slot. The door remains open for college footballs old-school magic to return sooner. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dbf7ecd9b16011b4

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