Overview
- Reporting shows Indiana requested cancellation of the two-game Notre Dame series that had been set for 2030 (at Notre Dame) and 2031 (at Indiana).
- Notre Dame quickly used the newly opened dates to renew a multi-year rivalry with USC, moving those marquee nonconference slots off Indiana’s calendar.
- Indiana coach Curt Cignetti publicly said he still wants to play Notre Dame and suggested Notre Dame should host twice while Indiana hosts once, comments that drew media criticism given Indiana asked to cancel the series.
- By removing Notre Dame from its future schedule, Indiana currently has no Power Four nonconference opponent scheduled across the near-term seasons, a development critics say will hurt strength of schedule and perception.
- Indiana retains some open dates in 2030–32 that could be filled, but the cancellation and Cignetti’s remarks sharpen scrutiny on how Indiana schedules games and the possible effects on recruiting, playoff consideration, and fan expectations.