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Indiana Cancels Notre Dame Series and Coach Proposes Two Home Games

Notre Dame used the opened 2030–31 dates to revive a USC series, leaving critics to question Indiana’s decision and scheduling approach.

Curt Cignetti: Indiana Can Play ND At Home 'Since They're Not In A Conference'
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Overview

  • Early in August The Athletic reported Indiana requested cancellation of the 2030–31 home-and-home with Notre Dame, freeing those dates on Notre Dame’s schedule.
  • Notre Dame quickly filled the open dates by reviving a multi-year series with USC that will begin in 2030, restoring a high-profile rivalry for the Irish.
  • Indiana coach Curt Cignetti defended the move on the Big Ten Network on Friday, Aug. 14, proposing Notre Dame play two games in Bloomington and one in South Bend and saying he approved an 'SEC scheduling philosophy' when hired.
  • The cancellation leaves Indiana with no Power-Four nonconference opponent on its near-term slate and has drawn sharp media criticism that the Hoosiers are avoiding top nonconference tests.
  • The dispute matters beyond optics because Indiana’s recent national title and playoff runs raise the stakes for scheduling choices that affect rivalry claims, recruiting, fan revenue, and the program’s national reputation.