Florida State and Georgia Explore Neutral-Site Matchup After Cancelling Home-and-Home Series
Florida State and Georgia have decided to cancel their home-and-home series scheduled for 2026 and 2027. The schools are exploring the possibility of playing a neutral-site matchup in the future. FSU's athletic director, Michael Alford, mentioned that the decision was made considering the evolving scheduling mandates in the ACC and SEC. The change will not reduce the total number of home games on FSU's schedule moving forward.
The schools are in discussions to potentially move the game to Tampa as a neutral site contest. Georgia's athletic director, Josh Brooks, expressed optimism about the neutral site plans and looks forward to further conversations with Florida State. The last meeting between the two teams was in the 2023 Orange Bowl, where Georgia emerged victorious with a 63-3 win over FSU.
The SEC is transitioning to a nine-game conference schedule starting this season. Georgia had previously canceled home-and-home series with Louisville in 2026 and 2027, as well as with N.C. State in 2033 and 2034. Both schools are navigating scheduling pressures and are exploring alternative options to ensure competitive matchups in the future.
In light of the changing landscape of college football scheduling, Florida State and Georgia have mutually agreed to cancel their upcoming home-and-home series. The schools are now considering a neutral-site matchup as a potential alternative. This decision reflects the schools' commitment to adapting to evolving scheduling mandates while maintaining the quality of their football programs.