Social Media Explodes Over Notre Dame-Clemson Series Announcement

The was college football world is alive and buzzing Tuesday morning as news of a new 12-year series between powerhouses Notre Dame and Clemson was announced. The two have played semi-regulary since Notre Dame began a sweetheart deal with the ACC over a decade ago, but this will pit the powers against each other each regular season from 2026-2037.

Clemson leads the all-time series having won five of eight meetings against Notre Dame and four of six played since 2015. Road wins in the series are rare historically however as the home team hasn't lost a matchup since 1979.

Football media members and fans alike were excited about the news when it broke on Tuesday. Below are some of the best posts after the announcement was made.

Notre Dame vs. Clemson: A Historic Partnership

A historic partnership ☘️

Notre Dame and Clemson have agreed to a 12-game home-and-home football series

🔗https://t.co/dPlQtmtrXi #GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/OxQQel64wq
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) May 6, 2025

Notre Dame vs. Clemson: A Big Game x 12

The tangible definition of big game x1️⃣2️⃣☘️

Notre Dame. Clemson. 2027-2038.#GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/Z1fqyDrWfE
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) May 6, 2025

Notre Dame vs. Clemson: Iconic Games Historically

When Clemson’s iconic orange Tiger Paw helmets have lined up against Notre Dame’s golden domes, memorable moments and soundbites have followed. A new 12-game annual series between the Tigers and Irish starts in Death Valley in 2027. pic.twitter.com/7cHKOSbrRR
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) May 6, 2025

Notre Dame vs. Clemson: Freeman Draws Dabo Swinney Comparisons

The rivalry growth of the Notre Dame-Clemson is interesting on many fronts – the programs are more similar than different – but I go back to Marcus Freeman's promotion in '21

At the time, Jack Swarbrick believed the Irish needed a coach who was a little more Dabo. He was right
— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) May 6, 2025

Notre Dame Athletic Director on Series:

Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua on new annual matchups with Clemson from 2027-2038:

“This rivalry has already produced some of the most memorable moments in recent college football history, and our fans deserve these matchups to continue to make those indelible memories.” pic.twitter.com/RcMUlo3718
— Mike Singer (@MikeTSinger) May 6, 2025

Notre Dame vs. Clemson: An Intriguing College Football Series

Love this.

Notre Dame’s seemingly on the up-and-up while Clemson is trying to prove that they’re still one of the top programs in the country.

Will be a fun year to year rivalry to follow. https://t.co/BFtUylkvRq
— Notre Dame Recruiting (@NDrecruiting01) May 6, 2025

Notre Dame vs. Clemson: Tigers' Athletic Director Weighs In

Clemson athletic director Graham Neff on Clemson football’s 12-year agreement to face Notre Dame in a home-and-home series starting in 2027. pic.twitter.com/kbAf3WijvW
— Derrian Carter (@DerrianCarter00) May 6, 2025

ACC's Attempt to Try and Keep Clemson?

ACC strengthening its bid to retain Clemson during the next wave of realignment with this Notre Dame deal.
— Brad Crawford (@BCrawford247) May 6, 2025

Notre Dame vs. Clemson: Series Locations

Clemson-Notre Dame Football Series

2027 - at Clemson (Nov. 13*)
2028 - at Notre Dame (Nov. 11*)
2029 - at Clemson
2030 - at Notre Dame
2031 - at Clemson (Sept. 1*)
2032 - at Notre Dame
2033 - at Clemson
2034 - at Notre Dame (Nov. 11*)
2035 - at Clemson
2036 - at Notre Dame
2037-…
— FBSchedules.com (@FBSchedules) May 6, 2025

Notre Dame vs. Clemson: Major Rivalry Brewing

Love this for Notre Dame, our kids will consider Clemson a major rivals something that’s been brewing for years https://t.co/qF9ofraQIA
— Brian G (@Brianpg1016) May 6, 2025

Good For Both Programs and All College Football

The upside outweighs the risk with the new CFP format

Good for Notre Dame and Clemson https://t.co/PNDPYkC8Ui
— Kegan Reneau (@KeganReneau) May 6, 2025