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WARNING: USC Football Making MASSIVE Mistake by RESUMING Notre Dame Rivalry!

USC risks College Football Playoff heartbreak by reviving their legendary rivalry with Notre Dame. Is this storied matchup now a liability for the Trojans’ championship dreams?

Craig Shemon breaks down why rekindling the annual Notre Dame-USC football series could threaten USC’s Big Ten ambitions and playoff hopes, citing Notre Dame’s soft 2026 schedule, favorable playoff entry rules, and persistent independence. The discussion spotlights why Notre Dame needs this matchup far more than USC, the implications for future conference realignment, and the unique playoff rules that let Notre Dame…

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