Notre Dame-USC series to return in 2030 after rare hiatus for storied college football rivalry
After a rare pause, the Notre Dame-USC college football rivalry will resume in 2030.
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Notre Dame and USC agreed to renew their football rivalry with a four-game series beginning in 2030. The announcement confirmed the return of the annual battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh following a rare hiatus.
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- Primary Driver: After a rare pause, the Notre Dame-USC college football rivalry will resume in 2030.
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The two schools have agreed to a four-game series, marking the resumption of a competition that has been paused for several years. The announcement comes from both USC Athletics and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, with additional reporting from WRAL, ESPN and The New York Times.
The series will see the return of the Jeweled Shillelagh trophy, which has been awarded to the winner of the rivalry since 1952. The open question is how the teams will fare after the extended break.
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Notre Dame-USC’s return is a win for Lincoln Riley, but everyone lost along the wayThe New York Times · 80d ago
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Notre Dame And USC Annouce Renewal Of The Battle For The Jeweled ShillelaghYahoo Sports · 81d ago
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USC and Notre Dame to Renew Rivalry in Four-Game SeriesUSC Athletics · 81d ago
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Notre Dame, USC Renew Jeweled Shillelagh RivalryNotre Dame Fighting Irish · 81d ago
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Notre Dame-USC series to return in 2030 after rare hiatus for storied college football rivalryThe New York Times · 81d ago
The obvious questions
When will the Notre Dame-USC rivalry resume?
The rivalry will resume in 2030 with a four-game series.
What trophy is at stake in the Notre Dame-USC rivalry?
The Jeweled Shillelagh trophy is awarded to the winner of the Notre Dame-USC rivalry.
How long has the Notre Dame-USC rivalry been paused?
Coverage does not yet specify the duration of the hiatus.
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