Arkansas made a major announcement Thursday as the school has announced a future home-and-home series against Notre Dame. The two schools have never met on the football field.

The first game of the series will be played at Notre Dame on Sept. 12, 2020. The Fighting Irish will make the return trip to Arkansas Oct. 4, 2025.

Arkansas Director of Athletics Jeff Long released the following the statement through an official release by the school as the news was announced.

“It’s remarkable to think our historic programs have never met, but we are excited that this will change in the near future as we add the University of Notre Dame to our football schedules in 2020 and 2025. This series will benefit our football program, our University and the Southeastern Conference, but more importantly it is an opportunity for our football student-athletes to compete against one of college football’s storied programs while providing a premier match-up for our fans. This series will provide a once-in-a-lifetime road trip and another memorable football Saturday at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.”

Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema issued his own statement following the big news.

“Ever since I became a head coach I’ve wanted to get Notre Dame on the schedule and when it became a possibility we were 100 percent in on getting a home-and-home done. I’m excited for our program, but I’m also excited for our fans to experience a game at Notre Dame and then come back and show what an amazing home atmosphere we have.”

According to the release, Arkansas will be allotted 7,500 tickets for the trip to Notre Dame, the same number the Fighting Irish will receive when the program travels to Fayetteville.