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Mississippi governor limits college football game attendance to 25%, bans tailgating

OXFORD, Miss. - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced his plan Thursday to sign an executive order on how college football games can be attended this year, and he's already aware it won't be popular.

Reeves says games will be limited to 25% capacity this season and social distancing of at least six feet will be required between all people who do not share a household. Additionally, Reeves announced that all pregame gatherings including tailgates, parties and rallies will be prohibited this season.

"I know this will not be popular," Reeves said. "It’s no fun. I’ll miss them terribly myself.