Starting in 2027, Notre Dame and Clemson will face off annually through 2038, giving both teams a formidable opponent each year. This matchup may complicate their paths to the College Football Playoff but will likely prepare them better for the challenge if they qualify.
Looking ahead, Notre Dame’s 2029 football schedule stands out as particularly daunting. For any young athlete aiming to compete in the nation’s biggest games, Notre Dame’s lineup that year promises to be one of the most impressive in college football.
Notre Dame’s 2029 Football Schedule
Sept. 1: vs. Alabama
Sept. 15: at South Florida
Sept. 22: at Texas
Oct. 6: at North Carolina State
Nov. 3: vs. Georgia Tech
Nov. 10: at Florida State
Dates Still TBD:
vs. Navy
vs. Wake Forest
vs. Syracuse
at Clemson
The Elephant in the Room
The absence of USC from Notre Dame’s 2029 schedule is notable for traditionalists, given the storied rivalry that began in 1926 and has produced some of college football’s most iconic moments. With the current Notre Dame-USC scheduling agreement set to end after 2026, the potential loss of this annual matchup raises questions about Notre Dame’s ability to maintain a championship-caliber schedule.
However, Notre Dame seems well-positioned to thrive regardless. The addition of an annual game against Clemson from 2027 to 2038 ensures a high-profile opponent, and the 2029 schedule already looks formidable. Notre Dame’s independent status, avoiding Big Ten membership, has not hindered its ability to craft elite schedules, even without a USC team that has averaged 7.16 wins per season over the past six years.
By leveraging its national brand and scheduling flexibility, Notre Dame can likely replace USC with other marquee opponents, maintaining a slate capable of preparing them for a national championship run.
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