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Miami out of Sun Bowl against Washington State due to COVID-19 issues in football program

Miami will not be able to participate in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against Washington State because of COVID-19 issues, the school announced Sunday.

The Sun Bowl Association said it is looking for an opponent to face Washington State in the game still scheduled for Friday.

"It is very disappointing that COVID is taking a toll on so many college football teams and bowl games," bowl executive director Bernie Olivas said in a statement. "As of this moment, the 2021 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game has not been cancelled, although the University of Miami has withdrawn from the game.