Maryland will pause all football team-related activities due to an elevated number of COVID-19 cases within the Terps’ program, according to a statement released by the university Wednesday afternoon. The Ohio State game scheduled for Saturday has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
The decision to pause football activities and cancel Saturday’s game was made by Director of Athletics Damon Evans and University of Maryland President Darryll Pines, following a recommendation from university health officials, and in consultation with the Big Ten Conference. Over the past seven days, eight football players have tested positive for COVID-19.
“There is nothing more important than the health and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches and staff,” Evans said in the statement.