There will be an Oregon football season in 2020, after the Pac-12 Conference announced Thursday evening that its members can return to competition beginning Friday, Nov. 6, with approval from state and local health officials.
The Pac-12 CEO Group, chaired by University of Oregon President Michael H. Schill, received updated guidance last week from the Pac-12 COVID-19 Medical Advisory Committee. Based on that guidance, plus conversations since last week with campus groups including cohorts of student-athletes, Schill said, the CEO group unanimously agreed on Thursday's announcement.
The news came a little over six weeks after the Pac-12 announced Aug.