Notre Dame, USC football to renew rivalry starting in 2030Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) rushes for a touchdown against Southern California's Kamari Ramsey (7) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (WISH) — Notre Dame football announced on Monday that the rivalry with USC is returning in 2030 with a four-game home-and-home series. The first matchup will be in Los Angeles on August 31, 2030, with Notre Dame hosting USC on August 30, 2031. Notre Dame and USC have played 96 times, with the Fighting Irish leading the series 53-38-5. Navy (98 games) is the only team Notre Dame has played more in program history.