USC’s athletic director acknowledged the importance of the Notre Dame series but hinted at prioritizing other matters.
The future of the Notre Dame–USC football rivalry remains uncertain, as USC AD Jennifer Cohen’s recent comments suggest the Trojans are considering ending the long-standing series.
When asked specifically about playing Notre Dame football every year, Cohen answered the right way: “It’s such an important series to our fans and both universities. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: In an ideal world, we’re going to keep playing each other.”
The Notre Dame–USC football rivalry could be in jeopardy, as Cohen hinted at the challenges of cross-country travel and the changing playoff landscape.
“Those to me are important unanswered questions.”
USC AD Jennifer Cohen suggested ongoing discussions with Notre Dame about the rivalry’s future, but the Trojans’ tough Big Ten schedule might prompt an unexpected end to the series.
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