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NC State football vs Virginia won't be played in Brazil to start 2026 season

N.C. State football vs. Virginia, which was originally scheduled to be played in Brazil as the 2026 season opener, will be relocated to Charlottesville. The universities made the announcement on ...
New York Post

College football game moved out of Brazil in surprise after ‘extensive review’

A college football game taking place in Brazil has been moved. The Week 0 matchup between NC State and Virginia will move from Rio de Janeiro to Charlottesville, Virginia, after extensive review with ...
FanSided

Virginia-NC State cancellation in Brazil proves football doesn't belong on every continent

The University of Virginia and North Carolina State canceled their planned college football game in Rio de Janeiro on August 29, 2026. Organizers cited operational challenges, likely tied to facility ...
The Virginian-Pilot

UVA’s football opener against NC State will still be played Week 0

Virginia’s 2026 football opener against NC State will retain its Aug. 29 date in Week 0, the schools and the ACC announced Tuesday. Scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m. in Charlottesville, the contest ...