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Lincoln Riley says USC would be playing Notre Dame 'had some things come true that were said'
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Lincoln Riley, head coach of USC, stated that the university would be scheduled to play Notre Dame in 2026 if certain commitments had been fulfilled. The two schools have not played each other since 2026 scheduling discussions that did not result in a game being scheduled. Riley did not specify which promises he was referencing in his statement.
