The 2025 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football schedule is set to offer an exciting season, featuring a mix of traditional rivals and new challenges. Opening the season on August 31, Notre Dame will face the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, marking the 28th meeting between the two programs .
Following a bye week, the Irish will return home to Notre Dame Stadium to host Texas A&M on September 13, continuing a home-and-home series that began in 2024. The following week, on September 20, they will play against Purdue, a longstanding rival, in the annual battle for the Shillelagh Trophy. On September 27, Notre Dame will travel to Fayetteville, Arkansas, for their first-ever meeting with the Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium .
October brings a series of home games, starting with Boise State on October 4, marking the first matchup between the two schools. The Irish will then host NC State on October 11 and USC on October 18, continuing their rivalry with the Trojans. After another bye week, Notre Dame will face Boston College on November 1, Navy on November 8, and Pittsburgh on November 15, all away games. The regular season concludes with a home game against Syracuse on November 22 and a road trip to Stanford on November 29 to compete for the Legends Trophy
This schedule includes matchups against teams from the ACC, SEC, Big Ten, and Group of Five conferences, providing a diverse and competitive slate for the Fighting Irish. Fans can look forward to a season filled with high-stakes games and traditional rivalries.
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