Cancellation Tracker

Background

Every May, a handful of bubble programs cancel midweek games to protect their RPI. The NCAA has spoken openly about the practice. It's an established part of the selection conversation — and coaches are starting to say so publicly.

This tracker logs the cancellations as they're reported, with stated reasons and schedule context. Sourced from public schedules, NCAA letters, and beat coverage.

"A lot has been made of teams this time of year canceling games because it's not in their best RPI interest. I don't believe in it. I believe in karma and I'm not judging anybody that does. We control our own program and the right thing to do is play the games. Because it's an opportunity to get better."
Brian O'Connor
Mississippi State head coach · May 6, 2026
Sports Illustrated / On3 Mississippi State →
6
Total Canceled
3
Weather
2
No Reason Given
May 5
NC StateWeather

Home game vs. UNC Wilmington canceled due to inclement weather.

Miami (FL)Weather

Midweek at Florida Memorial canceled due to weather.

OregonWeather

Midweek canceled due to weather conditions.

May 12
Boston CollegeTravel

Game canceled citing travel logistics.

Virginia TechUnstated

No public reason given for cancellation.

KentuckyUnstated

No public reason given for cancellation.

Updated through May 2026 · Sources: public schedules, NCAA communications, beat reporting