Write a concise feature that explains why South Carolina and Miami canceled their home-and-home series, focusing on the shift to nine-game conference schedules. Include a quick snapshot of the financial, recruiting, and scheduling implications for both programs, plus how fans and local communities reacted. Weave in a comparison to pastCancelations and what it means for future non-conference planning, offering at least two concrete alternatives athletic departments might pursue. End with a provocative question or a call to readers to weigh in with their perspectives. If helpful, hint at one compelling data point you’d want to verify (e.g., projected revenue impact or attendance trends).