Football fans, mark your calendars — this weekend brings an exciting slate of games across multiple conferences, including showdowns in the SEC, ACC, and SoCon. Whether you're tailgating or catching the action from home, here’s your guide to who’s playing, when, and why it matters — especially for our community of Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Beaufort real estate enthusiasts who also bleed college colors.
ACC Weekend Spotlight (Friday & Saturday)
Friday, September 26
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Florida State at Virginia – kickoff at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
FSU begins ACC play this weekend, taking on Virginia in Charlottesville.
Saturday, September 27 (but worth a glance)
These ACC games are scheduled for Saturday (though many fans still consider the “weekend” stretch begins Friday night).
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Georgia Tech at Wake Forest — 12:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
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Duke at Syracuse — 12:00 p.m. ET (ACCN)
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Louisville at Pitt — 12:00 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
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Cal at Boston College — 3:30 p.m. ET (ACCN)
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Virginia Tech at NC State — 7:00 p.m. ET (The CW)
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San Jose State at Stanford — 7:30 p.m. ET (ACCN)
Why this matters locally:
ACC schools have passionate followings across the Southeast, including in the Lowcountry. Prospective buyers or residents often bring their allegiances — so home showings, open houses, or community events might need to work around game times, especially Friday night.
🔥 SEC Showdowns (Saturday Highlights)
While the full SEC slate is Saturday, here are the key matchups to keep an eye on:
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Alabama at Georgia — 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN3)
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LSU at Ole Miss — 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN3)
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Auburn at Texas A&M — 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
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Tennessee at Mississippi State — 4:15 p.m. ET (SECN)
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Kentucky at South Carolina — 7:45 p.m. ET (SECN)
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Notre Dame at Arkansas (technically an IND–SEC crossover) — 12:00 p.m. ET
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Utah State at Vanderbilt — 12:45 p.m. ET (SECN)
Takeaway for real estate professionals:
Big SEC games draw big crowds — and that means traffic, full restaurants, and packed local TV viewership. If you're hosting an open house or client meeting, consider early windows or avoiding prime kickoff slots.
🏡 SoCon (Southern Conference) — Local & Loyal
The SoCon schedule for 2025 is posted on the official site, but their matchups tend to be more regionally focused and draw smaller, dedicated audiences.
Because SoCon is FCS-level, they don’t always receive national TV coverage like ESPN or ACC Network. For the weekend of Sept. 26, check your local listings or the SoCon website for any Saturday matchups.
Why it still matters locally:
Many folks in our area support smaller or nearby state schools. These games are perfect for family-friendly weekend plans, local bars with fewer crowds, or grassroots tailgates.
🧭 Tips for Real Estate Agents & Homebuyers This Weekend
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Time smartly: If you're holding open houses, avoid overlapping with marquee kickoff times—especially Friday evening and Saturday afternoon/evening slots.
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Use game energy: Host “game day” open houses with snacks or TVs turned on — it draws in foot traffic during intervals.
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Highlight media rooms: With high game viewership, features like media rooms or outdoor tv setups can be selling points.
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Leverage local stories: Mention how local communities rally around these games in blogs, newsletters, or social media — great for engagement with sports fans.
