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Notre Dame Schedules First-Time Opponent for 2022

UNLV will be making the trek to South Bend on October 22, 2022 and get a guaranteed $1.35 million for their troubles.

When 2022 gets here, or if it gets here, Notre Dame will be playing an opponent for the first time in school history.  UNLV will be making the trek to South Bend on October 22, 2022 and will get a guarantee of $1.35 million for their troubles.

UNLV Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois released the following statement in regards to the future match-up:

“Nothing says college football history more than playing a game at Notre Dame,” said Reed-Francois. “We are looking forward to taking our team and our fans to South Bend for what is sure to be a memorable experience.”

This game is a result of Notre Dame wanting to schedule Cal in 2022 but Cal having to move their date with UNLV to make things work that year.

If you’re wondering, the Rebels aren’t exactly a powerhouse, having appeared in just two bowl games the last 20 seasons.  In their 42 seasons of playing college football, they’ve gone to a post-season game just four times altogether.

Notre Dame Football: Matchup with Pac-12 Opponent Announced

The two programs have not met since playing four games between 1959 and 1967.  Notre Dame won all four of those contests by a combined score of 138-27.  Two games were played in each teams respective stadium.

Notre Dame plays both USC and Stanford annually, making a trip to California each year for Thanksgiving weekend while one of those come to South Bend early each fall.

Now for the fifth time in school history, Notre Dame is set to play another Pac-12/California based program in the Cal Bears.

There had been rumors of this game since a Cal recruiting flyer promoted the game some time ago.  I sincerely apologize but am having troubles finding the original links to that but I do believe it was One Foot Down who had an extended post on that idea some time ago.

The two programs have not met since playing four games between 1959 and 1967.  Notre Dame won all four of those contests by a combined score of 138-27.  Two games were played in each teams respective stadium.

The 2022 season sets up to be epic for Notre Dame as they start the season in Columbus, meeting the Buckeyes in the Horseshoe for the first time since a 45-26 defeat in late September of 1995.  2022 will also feature an early November home contest with Clemson.

10 of Notre Dame’s 12 games for 2022 have now been scheduled.