Florida cancels 2031-32 series with Notre Dame after SEC schedule change

Florida has canceled a home-and-home series with Notre Dame, planned for the 2031 and 2032 seasons. The Gators exercised a contract clause that allows them to withdraw without penalty due to the SEC's shift to a nine-game league schedule. This change complicates Florida's ability to balance conference games, a rivalry matchup against Florida State, and non-conference games against powerhouse teams like Notre Dame. Notre Dame subsequently announced a series with Washington for the same years. Florida has now also canceled series with Arizona State, California, and N.C. State, indicating a trend in adjusting their non-conference schedule.

• 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Florida cancels home-and-home series with Notre Dame after SEC's move to 9-game league slates