In a significant scheduling shift, Notre Dame has announced a two-year home-and-home football series with BYU starting in 2026, effectively putting its historic rivalry with USC on pause. Reports indicate that the Irish and the Trojans failed to reach an agreement for future matchups, meaning the teams will not face off again until at least 2028. As college football continues to evolve, the cancellation of this storied rivalry, favoring a new engagement with BYU, raises questions about the future of traditional matchups in the sport.