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USC, Notre Dame rivalry series renewed with key detail Trojans would not compromise

Four games will renew the Notre Dame-USC rivalry, but the Trojans have drawn a line in the sand.

By · Published August 3, 2026  20:28 UTC · Updated August 6, 2026  19:33 UTC

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Four games will renew the Notre Dame-USC rivalry, starting in 2027. The series is a return to a historic matchup that had been on hiatus. The Los Angeles Times notes that the Trojans insisted on a key detail: the games will be played in Los Angeles and South Bend, Indiana. The Trojans would not compromise on this point.

The series renewal comes as Notre Dame has canceled its football series with Indiana. The Hoosiers will have no non-conference Power 4 opponents on their future docket. The cancellation was covered by CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports. The Hoosiers' decision to cancel the series with Notre Dame is not directly linked to the renewal of the Notre Dame-USC series.

The Notre Dame-USC series renewal is a significant development in college football. The series will feature two of the most storied programs in the sport. The Trojans' insistence on playing the games in Los Angeles and South Bend is a notable detail. It underscores the importance of home-field advantage in college football.

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When will the Notre Dame-USC series begin?

The series will begin in 2027.

Where will the games be played?

The games will be played in Los Angeles and South Bend, Indiana.

Why did Notre Dame cancel its series with Indiana?

Coverage does not yet specify the reason for the cancellation.

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