USC and Notre Dame: Why the Rivalry Game is on Pause

The USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a long history of facing off on the football field. But lately, fans have been left wondering why the annual game isn't happening. Matt Leinart, a former USC quarterback, recently shared his thoughts on the situation. Leinart isn't happy about the hiatus. He believes the Trojans are being unfairly blamed for the pause in the rivalry. He points out that USC is now in the Big Ten, which makes scheduling tougher. The Trojans wanted to move the game to September, but Notre Dame didn't agree. The conflict started over when to play the game. USC wanted it earlier in the season to focus on their conference games later. Notre Dame didn't want to change the schedule. Both teams couldn't reach a deal, so the game is on hold.Some people think USC is avoiding competition. But Leinart says that's not fair. He understands why USC wants the game earlier. Plus, Notre Dame has its own reasons for not agreeing to the change. USC is now in a tough conference. They face strong teams like Ohio State and Oregon. A late-season loss to Notre Dame could hurt their chances of making the College Football Playoff. That's why they wanted the game earlier. The hiatus might last until 2030. Notre Dame has scheduled games with other teams, so a rematch with USC isn't likely soon. Fans will have to wait to see if the rivalry continues.