The No. 20 USC Trojans (5-1) hit the road to face the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-2) in South Bend on Saturday for what could be the final chapter, at least for now, of one of college football's most storied rivalries.
It's been a rollercoaster decade for both programs, but Marcus Freeman's Irish enter with renewed confidence after stacking wins over Georgia and Penn State, while Lincoln Riley's Trojans look to prove they're still contenders behind quarterback Jayden Maiava's explosive offense.
The stakes are enormous. Not just for playoff hopes, but for bragging rights that span nearly a century of iconic moments.
This year's clash has all the makings of another classic: Notre Dame's balanced attack led by freshman phenom CJ Carr against USC's high-powered air raid featuring Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane.
The Trojans can light up a scoreboard, but their defense has struggled to match the pace. In front of a raucous South Bend crowd, the Irish’s discipline and defensive grit could make the difference.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to listen to Notre Dame vs. USC.
Notre Dame vs. USC radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 129 (Fighting Irish), 85 (Trojans)
You can listen to Notre Dame vs. USC on SiriusXM.
The Fighting Irish-specific broadcast will be available on channel 129, while the Trojans' fans can tune in to the dedicated audio stream on channel 85.
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Notre Dame vs. USC start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
- Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET or 4:30 p.m. PT
Notre Dame vs. USC kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET or 4:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, Oct. 18.
The game will be played at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana.
Notre Dame football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Fighting Irish:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 18 | vs. USC | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 | at Boston | TBA |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Navy | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | at Pittsburgh | TBA |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Syracuse | 3:30 p.m. |
USC football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Trojans:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 18 | at Notre Dame | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 | at Nebraska | TBA |
| Nov. 7 | vs. Northwestern | 10:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Iowa | TBA |
| Nov. 22 | at Oregon | TBA |
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