For months, college football programs in the Bowl Subdivision have discussed behaviors that may stem any outbreaks of the coronavirus, such as distancing and disinfection. Scattered during the spring as a result of the pandemic, coaches and players — joined at times by parents and guardians — would gather virtually to review medical guidelines and best practices, with some meetings involving university doctors and medical professionals.
These discussions have continued in June as athletes resume on-campus workouts. Players at San Diego State, for example, have been given daily wellness questionnaires. Programs such as Wisconsin, Oregon and Iowa, among many others, have outlined plans for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing with the assistance of local health officials.