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6 Thoughts on Christmas Day

Thoughts on USC expecting to lose, why it doesn't matter who needs who more in a rivalry, how upcoming schedules are more friendly in September, and more
December 25, 2025
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Notre Dame doesn’t need to play USC every year. It’s the same for USC needing to play Notre Dame. A vocal minority has clung to this as a reason to no longer play the series and they’ve come up with other excuses as well.

It’s all garbage.

Lincoln Riley told everyone why USC wanted to get out of the series with Notre Dame before the 2024 season. USC can lie about the memorandum of understanding.

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