The Series Opens With a Week 1 Matchup at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Followed by a Game in South Bend the Next Season

The series opens with a Week 1 matchup at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, followed by a game in South Bend the next season. The 2032 and 2033 clashes will occur within the first three weeks of each season. "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, athletic director Jen Cohen said.

Notre Dame leads the all-time series 51-37-5, dating to 1926. Last season, the Fighting Irish beat the Trojans 34-24 in South Bend. The rivalry will pause for four years starting in 2026."