SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The University of Notre Dame announced three future football matchups for the Fighting Irish, which include facing off against Stanford University and Kent State in 2027and 2028.

The Irish and Stanford have agreed to extend the Legends Trophy Rivalry for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

The Irish will also host first-time opponent Kent State, the alma mater of the late Fighting Irish head coach Lou Holtz.

University officials say the tradition of the Irish ending the season in California will return in 2027 as Notre Dame will play the Cardinal in Stanford Stadium on Nov. 27, 2027.

Stanford will then visit Notre Dame Stadium on Oct. 14, 2028.

Notre Dame has won the last three matches against Stanford.

Kent State will come to Notre Dame Stadium on Oct. 2, 2027.

Notre Dame is 11-1 against current teams from the Mid-American Conference.

The Irish’s last match against a MAC opponent was Miami University on Sept. 21, 2024, when Notre Dame beat the Redhawks 28-3.

Officials say including the upcoming game against the Kent State Golden Flashes, the Irish will have played nine of 12 current MAC member institutions.

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