Exciting Home-and-Home Series Between Notre Dame and BYU
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Notre Dame-BYU Series Announcement
Notre Dame and BYU, both top at-large teams left out of the College Football Playoff, have agreed to a home-and-home series starting next season. This marks a break in Notre Dame's long-standing annual series with USC. The game in Provo, Utah, scheduled for 2026, will be the final addition to Notre Dame's schedule, with the other 11 games already announced.
Future of Notre Dame-USC Rivalry
While Notre Dame and USC both express a desire to continue their historic rivalry, USC has concerns about the timing of the game. They prefer the matchup to be early in the season, aligning with most Power 4 teams' schedules for marquee nonconference games. The annual faceoff in South Bend, Indiana, usually takes place in October, while the game in Los Angeles marks the end of the regular season.
Continuation of Iconic Rivalry
Despite the temporary pause in the Notre Dame-USC rivalry, both schools are committed to preserving this cherished tradition. They acknowledge the significance of the matchup to fans, teams, and the college football community as a whole. Notre Dame and USC are dedicated to working together to revive The Battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh in the future.
Implications of Series for Notre Dame and BYU
Despite missing out on the College Football Playoff, Notre Dame and BYU had strong seasons. Notre Dame finished 11th in the final CFP rankings with ten consecutive double-digit wins, while BYU secured the 12th spot after an 11-1 regular season. The two teams will meet in 2026 and 2027, with specific dates to be announced later, continuing their competitive history on the field.
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