The University of Connecticut Department of Athletics has decided to cancel their 2020 football season due to the risks associated with COVID-19.
UConn is the first Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) program to cancel their season.
Here is a release from the school:
The University of Connecticut Department of Athletics today announced that its football program will cancel all competition for the 2020-21 school year.
“After receiving guidance from state and public health officials and consulting with football student-athletes, we’ve decided that we will not compete on the gridiron this season,” director of athletics David Benedict said.