November 28, 2026 · Time TBA · Network TBA
Kickoff: November 28, 2026 at Time TBA from JMA Wireless Dome. Schedule and broadcast information can change.
Notre Dame finishes its scheduled regular season at Syracuse, the second consecutive year the programs meet.
A finale carries the weight of everything that came before it. Indoors, on the road, after Thanksgiving, the Irish will have one more chance to define the 2026 regular season.
“Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it.”
Lou Holtz ↗
Three pieces of history to carry into kickoff. Series figures come from Notre Dame’s official 2026 schedule announcement.
A quick path through the history that gives this 2026 meeting its identity.
These are the questions worth carrying into the game—not predictions, but guideposts for watching it unfold.
Go deeper with the official programs, the wider rivalry story, and tools for planning your own Notre Dame weekend.
Use the First Visit guide to build a weekend around campus traditions, travel, tailgating, and the moments you do not want to miss.