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USC's Lincoln Riley Says Notre Dame Is to Blame for Discontinuation of Rivalry with the Trojans
Lincoln Riley says Notre Dame rejected USC's 2026-27 rivalry extension proposal, scheduling BYU instead; the series likely pauses until at least 2030, officials said.
- On Monday in San Antonio, Lincoln Riley said Notre Dame rejected USC Trojans' proposal to extend the rivalry for 2026 and 2027 and scheduled Brigham Young Cougars instead.
- Jen Cohen, USC athletic director, offered a two-year extension earlier this month, and Riley said, `We took Notre Dame at their word that they would play us anytime and anywhere.`
- Riley said the proposal was rejected 'five minutes after we got the call' and Notre Dame scheduled another opponent, noting the rivalry began in 1926 and has 96 total meetings.
- The schools agreed the rivalry won't likely resume until 2030 and Notre Dame scheduled Brigham Young for a two-year series including a 2026 visit to Provo, Utah.
- Playoff timing became a turning point, with USC pressing for an early-season date after Selection Sunday and returning with a final 2026 offer, noting it must prioritize College Football Playoff scheduling.
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USC's Lincoln Riley says Notre Dame is to blame for discontinuation of rivalry with the Trojans
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Notre Dame is responsible for the pause in the near 100-year rivalry with USC, Trojans coach Lincoln Riley emphatically stated. Riley assigned blame Monday in San Antonio as No. 16 USC prepares to take on TCU in the Valero Alamo Bowl. A joint press conference with Horned Frogs coach Sonny Dykes was the first time Riley had a chance to speak about the discontinuation of the series and the Trojans coach had a lot to say. “We too…
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