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Big 12 approves return to campus June 15

Big 12 presidents and chancellors on Friday approved the return of football players to campus for voluntary conditioning and workouts June 15 according to Chuck Carlton of the Dallas Morning News. Athletic directors were notified Friday afternoon by Commissioner Bob Bowlsby about the decision, ahead of virtual spring meetings next week.

Big 12 schools will have to abide by local and state protocols and best health practices relating to COVID-19. The remaining fall sport athletes can return July 1 with athletes in winter and spring sports having a July 15 target day, under the phase-in action.