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Five Biggest Questions for Northwestern Football 2020, No. 1: How will COVID impact this season?

It’s not often that our biggest question leading up to the season is if there will be a season at all.

The coronavirus is without a doubt the biggest question facing college athletics, and its ability to cancel or alter the season remains the primary concern for coaches, players and administrators.

COVID-19 has already altered the 2020 college football season, months before the season even began. Most schools have been limited to a conference-only schedule with the Big Ten, SEC and Pac-12 all deciding on a 10-game conference slate.