7 minutes ago

Big Ten Sources Dispute USC’s Explanation for Notre Dame Scheduling Break

The USC-Notre Dame rivalry fell apart over a dispute tied to the CFP MOU. USC later claimed new information about playoff rules influenced its scheduling stance. However, a source told NBC Sports that all 18 Big Ten schools, including USC Trojans, received and unanimously approved the full MOU in March 2024. A second source added that the Notre Dame language has not changed.