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.
Epilogue added 3d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
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.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (80% supported) Updated 6d ago.
Sources (9)
- Notre Dame and USC to renew one of college football’s greatest rivalries beginning in 2030 NBC Sports · 5d ago
- Notre Dame-USC’s return is a win for Lincoln Riley, but everyone lost along the way The New York Times · 6d ago
- Notre Dame And USC Annouce Renewal Of The Battle For The Jeweled Shillelagh Yahoo Sports · 6d ago
- USC and Notre Dame agree to resume football rivalry with 4-game series starting in 2030 CBS News · 6d ago
- USC and Notre Dame to Renew Rivalry in Four-Game Series USC Athletics · 6d ago
- Notre Dame, USC Renew Jeweled Shillelagh Rivalry Notre Dame Fighting Irish · 6d ago
- Notre Dame and USC agree to resume football rivalry with a 4-game series starting in 2030 WRAL · 6d ago
- USC, Notre Dame to renew rivalry in 2030 with four-game series ESPN · 6d ago
- Notre Dame-USC series to return in 2030 after rare hiatus for storied college football rivalry The New York Times · 6d 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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