This season's USC-Notre Dame battle is the last one on the schools' current contract, and the Trojans are reportedly reluctant to commit to a long-term extension. Sports Illustrated reported that USC is uncertain about the series' impact on its College Football Playoff hopes, considering the demands that come with playing a Big Ten schedule.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are considered a top 15 team since the year 2000, according to one football writer.

Notre Dame and Wisconsin will play their postponed Lambeau Field game on Sept. 6, 2026, a Sunday, in the first college football contest at the historic Green Bay venue in a decade.

Notre Dame will cross another NFL venue off its list to start 2026 but something from that is missing regarding college football.

It was a big day for Notre Dame football, as they found out they could get a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff and social media reacted.

USC officials insist the school is not trying to kill its prestigious college football series with Notre Dame and instead is seeking shorter contracts.

The future of USC-Notre Dame is an open question, one of many pressing questions facing college football, but Lincoln Riley doesn't sound worried.

One of the reasons college football has gained popularity over the years is its historic rivalries. Whether it’s Oklahoma vs. Texas, Ohio State vs. Michigan, USC vs. Notre Dame or Auburn vs. Alabama, fans eagerly gather around their televisions to watch these exciting games.