Irish Toss Tradition for Newfangled Grid Iron Plans
Despite missing the College Football Playoff this season, Notre Dame is making headlines by rearranging its future matchups. The Fighting Irish have locked in a home-and-home series with BYU for 2026–27, following criticism over declining a bowl-game rematch. At the same time, their long-standing rivalry with USC is being paused, as the Trojans prioritize conference play after joining the Big Ten. While many blame Notre Dame for pulling the plug on the USC series, insiders insist the Trojans chose to water down their schedule. As Dublin’s darlings navigate backlash and seize new opponents, the Irish remain central to the college-football conversation.
In a world where declining invitations is roughly as controversial as refusing a group text, Notre Dame has earned its stripes as the NCAA’s most polarizing social butterfly. Bowls? They might RSVP “maybe.” Traditional rivalries? Poof, gone—like your GPA after spring break. With the Irish swapping USC for Cougar Road Trips in Provo, fans can expect tailgates featuring ski masks and lengthy apologies to BYU’s honorary goat, Cosmo. Critics mount torches at Notre Dame’s golden dome, but hey—if you can’t defeat the Irish, blame them for changing partners mid-dance. Grab the popcorn; the next act in this gridiron soap opera has yet to kick off.
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