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Historic College Football Game Set for Brazil in 2026

12/2/2025

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North Carolina State University Wolfpack and the University of Virginia Cavaliers will play the first-ever college football game in Brazil on August 29, 2026, at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, dubbed "College Football Brasil" and aired on ESPN.
The game will count toward the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) standings.
Virginia athletic director Carla Williams highlighted the opportunity to raise the university's international recognition.

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North Carolina State University Wolfpack and the University of Virginia Cavaliers will play the first-ever college football game in Brazil on August 29, 2026, at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, dubbed "College Football Brasil" and aired on ESPN.
The game will count toward the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) standings.
Virginia athletic director Carla Williams highlighted the opportunity to raise the university's international recognition.