Notre Dame, Navy Rivalry Game Set for Gillette Stadium

The USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins will face off in their annual Crosstown Showdown on November 23, 2024, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. PST at the Rose Bowl, broadcast live on NBC. This game will be preceded by a women's basketball matchup between USC and Notre Dame at 1 p.m. PST, also on NBC, allowing fans to enjoy a full day of sports. Meanwhile, the historic rivalry between Notre Dame and Navy will see its 99th edition played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 31, 2026, marking the first time the game is held in New England. The venue, home to the New England Patriots, will host both teams' passionate fan bases, with Notre Dame making its debut there. The Fighting Irish hold a dominant historical record against Navy, having won 12 of the last 13 matchups. These events highlight the significance of college football rivalries and the growing prominence of NBC's broadcasting of key games.