One of college football’s most storied and heated rivalries is nearing a dramatic — and possibly final — conclusion. When the No. 20 USC Trojans (5-1) travel to South Bend, Ind., to face the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-2) on Saturday night, it may be the last time these two powerhouses clash for the foreseeable future. With USC’s Big Ten schedule and Notre Dame remaining an independent, the long-standing annual bout between these two programs is being shelved — just shy of its 100th anniversary. This isn’t just any rivalry. It’s one of college football’s most passionate and bitter matchups. The disdain between the two fanbases is as fierce as any in sports. From iconic Heisman winners to national championship implications, USC-Notre Dame games have delivered decade after decade. Despite USC’s dominant stretch in the early 2000s, where the Trojans rattled off eight straight wins, Notre Dame has historically had the upper hand. The Fighting Irish lead the all-time series 50-37-5 entering Saturday’s con
