At the moment, we are about three hours away from the USC Trojans kicking off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The game is scheduled for 7:30 PM local time, or 4:30 PM PT.
Unfortunately, it is unlikely that the weather will cooperate, as there is rain forecast and there has already been lightning spotted in the area.
Notre Dame just sent out an emergency alert saying lightning has been spotted in the area
— Ryan Kartje (@RyanKartje) October 18, 2025
Bookmark this post as we will provide updates throughout the afternoon, leading up to kickoff. Fingers crossed this one gets started on time.
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Currently, it is raining in South Bend, with lightning spotted in the area.
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Pre-game activities have now been updated due to the weather and lightning.
Per @NotreDame, the Victory March (player walk from pregame mass to the stadium) will not take place today due to lightning in the area.
— Jack Soble (@jacksoble56) October 18, 2025
Not looking great.
Walking to the stadium, I saw three massive lightning strikes https://t.co/vX2lWiwHae
— Ryan Kartje (@RyanKartje) October 18, 2025
Fans are currently being told not to enter the stands yet due to the lightning in the area. Not a great sign of this game starting on time.
While the gates of Notre Dame Stadium will open at 6 p.m., lightning prevents us from allowing fans in the stands.
— University of Notre Dame (@NotreDame) October 18, 2025
We encourage fans to enter the Stadium and shelter in the concourse, or in the following campus buildings: pic.twitter.com/cAhJXHrMxI
Looks like some good luck and a break in the weather is ahead. As of now, the game is scheduled to kick off at its planned time of 4:30 PM PT.
WEATHER UPDATE: It is safe to resume normal activity at 6:45 p.m.
— University of Notre Dame (@NotreDame) October 18, 2025
Fans will be allowed to enter the stadium bowl at that time. pic.twitter.com/4ZqHXHstgG