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USC's Lincoln Riley blames Notre Dame for rivalry ending after Irish 'didn't live up to their word'

The Notre Dame-USC rivalry is ending for the foreseeable future after the two sides failed to come to terms on an extension, which Trojans coach Lincoln Riley squarely blames on the Fighting Irish. Read More

Letters to Sports: Playing the blame game in USC-Notre Dame debacle

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the USC-Notre Dame rivalry, the Rams, UCLA, Angels and college football. Read More

Lincoln Riley calls out Notre Dame for refusing to honor pledge to play USC

USC coach Lincoln Riley says Notre Dame backed off its vow to play the Trojans anywhere at any time, rejecting offers to extend the series. Read More

Notre Dame, USC breakup is a shame -- but understandable through a College Football Playoff lens

Notre Dame and USC are breaking up, and like most public uncouplings, this one is getting messy. Notre Dame wants everyone to know it did everything in its power to keep the relationship intact, but ... Read More

Carson Palmer reveals true feeling on USC-Notre Dame rivalry’s future

USC legend Carson Palmer sounds off on the Notre Dame rivalry pause, calling out alumni and stressing why tradition still matters. Read More

Lincoln Riley blames Notre Dame for USC rivalry ending

USC coach Lincoln Riley said Notre Dame didn't live up to its word "that they would play us anytime, anywhere." ... Read More

Notre Dame calls relationship with ACC 'strained' after College Football Playoff snub

Two days after Notre Dame followed its snub by the College Football Playoff by withdrawing from the postseason entirely, the school's athletic director likened the selection committee's shifting ... Read More

Sources: Notre Dame, USC rivalry series ending next year as Irish finalize 2-year deal with BYU

Despite months of negotiations, USC and Notre Dame officials have failed to reach an agreement on playing what would be the 97th game in the series next year. Read More

Report: Notre Dame agreement with College Football Playoff led to USC not continuing rivalry

“In light of Notre Dame’s agreement re: CFP, which USC hadn’t been aware of, USC reversed course on its plan to compromise and insisted that the ND game be played in Week Zero in 2026. A source said ... Read More

All the reasons USC-Notre Dame rivalry died and why it’ll come back

One of the most historic rivalries in college football is going on hiatus starting in the 2026-27 season. Notre Dame and USC officials failed to reach an agreement on extending their traditional ... Read More