Notre Dame–USC football rivalry
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The Notre Dame–USC football rivalry is a historic and nationally prominent college football matchup between the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the University of Southern California Trojans, often carrying major postseason and championship implications.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Notre Dame–USC football rivalry canonical | 1 |
| USC–Notre Dame rivalry | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Notre Dame–USC football rivalry Context triple: [USC Trojans football team, rivalry, Notre Dame–USC football rivalry]
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Michigan–Notre Dame football rivalry
The Michigan–Notre Dame football rivalry is a historic and high-profile college football series between two of the sport’s most storied programs, known for its tradition, intensity, and national significance.
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UCLA–USC football rivalry
The UCLA–USC football rivalry is a historic and intense college football matchup between the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California, traditionally determining city bragging rights in Los Angeles.
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Harvard–Yale football rivalry
The Harvard–Yale football rivalry is one of the oldest and most storied rivalries in American college football, highlighted annually by their famous matchup known as "The Game."
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Army–Navy Game
The Army–Navy Game is a historic annual college football rivalry between the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy, celebrated as one of the most tradition-rich sporting events in the United States.
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Rutgers–Lafayette football rivalry
The Rutgers–Lafayette football rivalry is a historic American college football matchup between Rutgers University and Lafayette College, dating back to the late 19th century and notable for its regional significance and longevity.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Notre Dame–USC football rivalry Target entity description: The Notre Dame–USC football rivalry is a historic and nationally prominent college football matchup between the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the University of Southern California Trojans, often carrying major postseason and championship implications.
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A.
Michigan–Notre Dame football rivalry
The Michigan–Notre Dame football rivalry is a historic and high-profile college football series between two of the sport’s most storied programs, known for its tradition, intensity, and national significance.
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B.
UCLA–USC football rivalry
The UCLA–USC football rivalry is a historic and intense college football matchup between the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California, traditionally determining city bragging rights in Los Angeles.
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C.
Harvard–Yale football rivalry
The Harvard–Yale football rivalry is one of the oldest and most storied rivalries in American college football, highlighted annually by their famous matchup known as "The Game."
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D.
Army–Navy Game
The Army–Navy Game is a historic annual college football rivalry between the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy, celebrated as one of the most tradition-rich sporting events in the United States.
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E.
Rutgers–Lafayette football rivalry
The Rutgers–Lafayette football rivalry is a historic American college football matchup between Rutgers University and Lafayette College, dating back to the late 19th century and notable for its regional significance and longevity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | college football rivalry ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Notre Dame vs. USC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedColorNotreDame | blue and gold ⓘ |
| associatedColorUSC | cardinal and gold ⓘ |
| category |
College football rivalries in the United States
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish football rivalries ⓘ USC Trojans football rivalries ⓘ |
| conferenceStatus | non-conference rivalry ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| firstMeetingLocation | Los Angeles, California NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstMeetingSeason | 1926 college football season ⓘ |
| firstMeetingWinner | Notre Dame Fighting Irish football NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstMeetingYear | 1926 ⓘ |
| gameFrequency | annual ⓘ |
| governingBody | NCAA Division I FBS NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
major part of Notre Dame football tradition
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major part of USC football tradition ⓘ prominent in national college football history ⓘ |
| homeStadiumNotreDame | Notre Dame Stadium NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| homeStadiumUSC | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| implication |
can affect College Football Playoff or BCS-era standings
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can determine Heisman Trophy narratives for star players ⓘ |
| involvesSchool |
University of Notre Dame
NERFINISHED
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University of Southern California NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| involvesTeam |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
USC Trojans football NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mediaCoverage | national television broadcast ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
features two of the most historically successful college football programs
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frequently involves highly ranked teams ⓘ intersectional rivalry between Midwest and West Coast programs ⓘ often has national championship implications ⓘ |
| notableEra | post-World War II college football era ⓘ |
| primaryLocationWhenNotreDameHome | Notre Dame, Indiana NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryLocationWhenUSCHome | Los Angeles, California NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| rivalryType | intersectional non-conference rivalry ⓘ |
| shortName |
ND–USC
NERFINISHED
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Notre Dame–USC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sport | American football ⓘ |
| traditionalGameDay | Saturday ⓘ |
| trophy | Jeweled Shillelagh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| trophyDecoration | jeweled emblems representing game results ⓘ |
| trophyIntroduced | 1952 ⓘ |
| trophyMaterial | shillelagh made of oak or blackthorn wood ⓘ |
| trophySponsor | Notre Dame Club of Los Angeles NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typicalSeasonTiming | regular season ⓘ |
| typicalSeriesFormat | home-and-home ⓘ |
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Subject: Notre Dame–USC football rivalry Description of subject: The Notre Dame–USC football rivalry is a historic and nationally prominent college football matchup between the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the University of Southern California Trojans, often carrying major postseason and championship implications.
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this entity surface form:
USC–Notre Dame rivalry