The American Athletic Conference has formally approved a scheduling model that keeps the Cincinnati Bearcats' Sept. 3 season opener in tact.
The American announced Wednesday its plans to play a 12-game schedule with eight conference games and as many as four non-conference games, with the season set to start on time.
"The health and safety of our student-athletes is our top priority as we face the challenges of the current global pandemic," AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco said. "With the guidance and advice of our Medical Advisory Group, which has done an outstanding job developing health and safety protocols, we have developed a collaborative and comprehensive plan that will allow us safely and reasonably to play our fall sports.