NC State football won't play Virginia in Brazil

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First-ever college football game to be played in Brazil cancelled
NC State and Virginia were supposed to make history this August. The two ACC programs had agreed to open the 2026 college football season in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It would have been the first FBS game ever played in South America.

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NC State vs. Virginia pulled from Brazil, relocated to Cavaliers' home game after logistics fall through
The 2026 college football season opener between NC State and Virginia -- originally scheduled for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- has been moved to Charlottesville, Va, the schools announced Wednesday.

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ACC’s Brazil College Football Game Scrapped With Return to Virginia
The ACC’s statement said the relocation “follows communication from Athlete Advantage, which informed the ACC and participating schools that the event could not be conducted.”

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NC State and Virginia no longer set to open 2026 season in Brazil
Virginia Football Season Opener Relocated to Charlottesville

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