Notre Dame's annual rivalry against USC is one of the most storied feuds in college football history, but it hangs in the balance amid sweeping schedule changes across the sport. Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman did not mince words when asked about the future of the series Thursday afternoon.

With the longterm future of the Notre Dame-USC college football rivalry in jeopardy, Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman made his opinion on the matter clear while speaking to media members on Thursday.

Leonard helped lead Notre Dame to the College Football Playoff and the national championship game last season. While he, deservingly, received much of the praise, Angeli played a key role in the semifinal win over the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl.