USC out, BYU in

[Dale]

My favorite small part of Ross’s article is where he basically calls Yormark a pussy.

 

[IrishLax]

“Yet, scheduling complications and College Football Playoff implications were at the root of the series’ demise, according to those familiar with the negotiations.

The latest round of discussions among administrators at each school fizzled over the last two weeks — a stunning about-face. In fact, the two programs were on the verge of finalizing a two-year extension of their agreement in late November, with USC agreeing to host Notre Dame next season on the traditional date after Thanksgiving and the Irish hosting in 2027.

However, USC officials determined that the game date was not ideal considering past decisions from the CFP selection committee in punishing schools for losses, especially those late in the season.

The latest discussions between Trojans athletic director Jen Cohen and ND athletic director Pete Bevacqua centered around a possible game next year on Week Zero, though that did not materialize. The two administrators have agreed to work to restart the series as soon as 2030, those with knowledge of their talks told Yahoo Sports.”

Sources: Notre Dame, USC rivalry series ending next year as Irish finalize 2-year deal with BYU

Despite months of negotiations, USC and Notre Dame officials have failed to reach an agreement on playing what would be the 97th game in the series next year.

sports.yahoo.com

Lincoln Riley and Jen Cohen should worry a lot more about their team being soft and bad + worry a lot less about Notre Dame being too good to beat. Just total cowardice by a bunch of people with no real ties to the University.

 

[notredomer23]

Can you tailgate in Provo with beer or does it have to be Dr. Pepper?

 

[IrishLax]

Can you tailgate in Provo with beer or does it have to be Dr. Pepper?

Dr. Pepper has caffeine. Pretty sure you do hard time for that.

 

[RudyVerse]

I’m ok with this. I was hoping USC QB would go pro but with him and their stud WR back, I’m ok not risking it at USC final game of the year.

Yes I’d think we still beat them 70% chance, but I they’re always a loaded roster and desperate, and I’ll gladly play a potentially higher ranked BYU with lesser star power.

 

[irishnd31]

Dr. Pepper has caffeine. Pretty sure you do hard time for that.

 

[tussin]

Words can not express my utter disdain for super conferences and the CFP. They are ruining the greatest sport on earth.

 

[Rudy89]

Makes me incredibly happy we won this year. Fuck USC now and forever.

 

[phillyirish]

Dumbest thing is, there’s a good chance Riley isn’t the coach after next season based on their tough schedule.

 

[Rudy89]

Words can not express my utter disdain for super conferences and the CFP. They are ruining the greatest sport on earth.

The playoff isn’t bad, it’s something the sport has prolly needed for a long time. The way the playoff teams are determined is another debate entirely. The super conferences I agree with you.

 

[Dale]

2027 already has Auburn on September 25th (Week 5) and Clemson on November 13 (Week 12). If BYU is anywhere after Week 5, that’s a pretty big win for getting decent games out of Week 1 - 4.

 

[NorthDakota]

Words can not express my utter disdain for super conferences and the CFP. They are ruining the greatest sport on earth.

Maybe it was inevitable but it is rather sad. With a 12 game schedule the ideal conference setup is 10/12 teams. Either play everyone or split into six team divisions. Play either 100% or 80% of your conference opponents. Makes it so much easier to end up with valid rankings.

As it stands now it is just unfair from year to year when TAMU plays one top half team while Auburn or whomever plays the entire top half. Same conference...almost no overlap

 

[tirishman505]

Everything about that program screams "I'm afraid to lose"

 

[NorthDakota]

Dr. Pepper has caffeine. Pretty sure you do hard time for that.

The cult leadership allows caffeine! I think its just coffee/tea that are a no-no?

 

[slick7410]

The cult leadership allows caffeine! I think its just coffee/tea that are a no-no?

A loophole of sorts, as I believe it's written as hot beverages not caffeine.

 

[NDPhilly]

The 9 game conference schedule is so awful for the sport. Big OOC games are some of the highlights of the regular season and are the only way to compare conferences prior to the playoffs.

Very obvious the B10 is pushing this to squeeze out ND + the B12 / ACC to force their hand to join.

 

[jprue24]

Can you tailgate in Provo with beer or does it have to be Dr. Pepper?

Legally? Not a chance.

They have rules about fornication, no way drinking is ever "allowed" on BYU's campus.

 

[Katzenboyer]

2026 USC Football Schedule | FBSchedules.com

View the 2026 USC Football Schedule at FBSchedules.com. The Trojans football schedule includes opponents, date, time, and TV.

fbschedules.com

They know they're looking at 9/3/8-4 at best. They're running because they can't hold up against that schedule. Pretty simple.

 

[spoonidentity]

Can you tailgate in Provo with beer or does it have to be Dr. Pepper?

I know a lot of LDS and BYU alums.

When they really want to misbehave, they drink Mountain Dew. Not joking in the least bit.

 

[IrishTusker]

ESPN saying the "ND-BYU series is putting the USC series on hold"- uh, is that going to be the journalist narrative here? No, USC cancelled the series and we set up a series with BYU to fill the spot.

 

[Huntr]

'Member when Dan Wolken said ADs were gonna stop scheduling ND way back 11 days ago?

We were so much younger back then.

 

[OrlaNDomer]

Can we just add BYU to the permanent schedule? Starting to respect them more...being willing to schedule good teams is an attribute I admire.

 

[IrishTusker]

'Member when Dan Wolken said ADs we're gonna stop scheduling ND way back 11 days ago?

We were so much younger back then.

Did the BYU AD not get that memo? USC has been looking to get out of the series for months.

 

[MPClinton22]

It sucks that we need to try to keep things cordial because this series will come back at some point. Because I really want PB to rake that pansy ass program over the coals. What a joke this sport has become.

 

[NDPhilly]

BYU should be a regular opponent. In a world with NIL they are going to be able to spend and should be typically a 8-10 win team. Also the religious aspect obviously makes it fun as well.

 

[thekid33]

This sucks.

Screw U$C.

 

[rikkitikki08]

I can’t believe USC bitched out of this series, they’re worried about a loss late in the year? That schedule is already looking at 4 losses before the ND game, USC is such a soft program

 

[burmafrd1944]

Legally? Not a chance.

They have rules about fornication, no way drinking is ever "allowed" on BYU's campus.

ah more religious bigotry on display
no surprise coming from a tool like you

 

[NorthDakota]

BYU should be a regular opponent. In a world with NIL they are going to be able to spend and should be typically a 8-10 win team. Also the religious aspect obviously makes it fun as well.

Yep. Should probably play them every other year or something so each class gets to play them home and away.

 

[burmafrd1944]

Lived in utah for a few years back in the late 90's.

lots of misconceptions amongst the ignorant here