Along with the official announcement of the postponement of Alabama at LSU along with Texas A&M at Tennessee, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey released a statement on the surge of positive COVID-19 tests that have caused the games to move their dates.
“While it is unfortunate to have multiple postponements in the same week, we began the season with the understanding interruptions to the schedule were possible and we have remained focused throughout the season on the health of everyone around our programs,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “We must remain vigilant, within our programs and in our communities, to prevent the spread of the virus and to manage activities that contribute to these interruptions.