The University of Georgia and Florida A&M announced on Thursday that their previously set September 9, 2028 football contest in Athens will no longer be played, a decision documented in a letter signed by both schools' athletic directors and first reported by the Athens Banner-Herald.
Mutual cancellation details
The cancellation was formalized through an agreement that carries no payment obligations, ending a matchup that had been penciled in back in December 2020. Both athletic directors, Josh Brooks of Georgia and John Davis of Florida A&M, signed the document confirming the termination of the scheduled game.
Broader scheduling shifts
In addition to the Georgia-Florida A&M cancellation, the University of Georgia and Florida State have also called off their home-and-home series slated for 2027 and 2028. The schools indicated that they are exploring the possibility of meeting at a neutral venue in 2028, with Nashville mentioned as a potential host city, though no official confirmation has been received from either institution.
Neutral site plans remain uncertain
While the notion of a neutral-site game adds intrigue to the upcoming season, neither Georgia nor Florida State has publicly verified the location or logistics of such a contest. The lack of a confirmed venue leaves the arrangement in a tentative state, pending further discussion between the athletic departments.
Implications for the programs
The cancellations reflect a shifting landscape in college football scheduling, where traditional home-and-home agreements are being renegotiated in favor of flexible, geographically diverse matchups. Both programs will need to adjust their future calendars and may seek new opponents to maintain competitive balance and fan interest.