Indiana Cancels 2030-31 Notre Dame Series, Leaving 0 Power Four Non-Conference Games
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Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 3
Indiana Cancels 2030-31 Notre Dame Series, Leaving 0 Power Four Non-Conference Games
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 3
Summary
Indiana has scrapped its 2030-31 home-and-home football series with Notre Dame, removing the only marquee non-conference matchup left on the Hoosiers' future schedule.
Notre Dame's renewed four-game rivalry series with USC announced Monday helped reshape the Irish's future commitments and coincided with the Indiana cancellation.
0 Power Four non-conference opponents now appear on Indiana's books, with future slates featuring teams such as North Texas, Howard, Kennesaw State, Ball State and Delaware.
Curt Cignetti had defended Indiana's light scheduling after its national title run by invoking an 'SEC philosophy,' but that case is weaker now that the SEC plays nine league games and requires one Power Four non-conference opponent.
The move increases pressure on Indiana to find a replacement marquee opponent or face deeper criticism that its scheduling remains too soft for a championship program.