SEC, ACC teams cancel home-and-home football series
Games had been set for 2028-29
Olivia Bennett 
The highly anticipated home-and-home football series between South Carolina and North Carolina, originally slated for 2028-29, has been officially scrapped. Both South Carolina and North Carolina announced the decision on Friday.
Scheduling conflicts force change
Both institutions pointed to the transition toward a nine-game conference schedule as the primary driver for the cancellation. While the Gamecocks and Tar Heels have crossed paths frequently in recent years—most notably in Charlotte for neutral-site matchups and the 2021 Duke’s Mayo Bowl—they have not played a game on either school's home campus since 2013.
A growing trend
This adjustment aligns with the broader landscape of college football. The SEC is moving to a nine-game conference slate this year, and the ACC is also phasing in a nine-game league schedule starting this season. As reported by 205focus.com, this development mirrors a similar recent decision to cancel a series between Georgia and Florida State, signaling that high-profile non-conference matchups may become increasingly rare as conference schedules expand.
