Clemson, Georgia Cancel 2029-33 Football Series
Clemson, Georgia Cancel 2029-33 Football Series
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The series was initially arranged in 2018 and 2019, rather than being a recent scheduling agreement.
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Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks had previously suggested the games might be relocated to neutral sites, saying in May, “Possibly. We’ll see. Everything’s on the table right now for that.”
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The teams last met in neutral-site kickoff games: Georgia won 34-3 in Atlanta in 2024 and 10-3 in Charlotte in 2021. Their most recent campus meeting was Georgia’s 49-21 victory in Athens in 2014, when Todd Gurley rushed for 198 yards and returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown.
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Georgia had already canceled planned series with Florida State, Louisville and North Carolina State during the preceding year, making the Clemson decision part of a broader reshaping of the Bulldogs’ nonconference schedule.
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After the cancellation, Georgia’s listed nonconference schedule has only Georgia Tech for 2029, while its 2030 slate still includes Ohio State, Georgia Tech and North Carolina A&T.
Georgia and Clemson have canceled their four-game football series scheduled for 2029 through 2033, ending plans for a revival of their regional rivalry that dates to 1897. Reuters reported that athletic directors Josh Brooks and Graham Neff signed the termination agreement in March, citing expanded SEC and ACC conference schedules plus the larger College Football Playoff as reasons for eliminating high-profile nonconference matchups.
The Bulldogs lead the all-time series 44-18-4 across 66 meetings. Games were set for Clemson in 2029 and 2033, with Athens hosting in 2030 and 2032. Neither school has announced replacement opponents for those dates yet.
Conference Expansion Squeezes Nonconference Slots
The cancellation reflects a nationwide trend of shrinking nonconference schedules. Both the SEC and ACC added conference games as part of their recent realignment efforts. The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff further limits slots for games against top-tier opponents outside conference play. Yahoo Sports noted this decision removes two future trips to Athens and two scheduled games at Memorial Stadium for Clemson.
Georgia Already Canceled Multiple Nonconference Series
The Clemson cancellation caps a year of reshuffled schedules for Georgia. The Bulldogs previously terminated planned series with Florida State, Louisville, and North Carolina State. Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks had suggested neutral-site options earlier, saying in May that everything remained "on the table" for those games. After this cancellation, Georgia's 2029 nonconference slate shows only Georgia Tech scheduled.
Last Meetings Came at Neutral Sites, Not Campuses
Georgia and Clemson's most recent games occurred at neutral locations. Georgia won 34-3 in Atlanta in 2024 and 10-3 in Charlotte in 2021. Their last campus meeting was in Athens in 2014, when Georgia defeated Clemson 49-21. Todd Gurley rushed for 198 yards and returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in that game.
Dispute Resolution Ended Without Public Liquidated Damages
The termination agreement reportedly voided the original contracts and their liquidated-damages provisions. These damages clauses typically require one school to pay the other if games are canceled. By mutual consent, Georgia and Clemson avoided public disputes over financial penalties. Neither school disclosed terms of the settlement.
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