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West Virginia officially cancels spring football game after Big 12 ruling

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As expected, there will be no spring football at West Virginia or anywhere else in the Big 12 this year.

Sunday night, the conference announced that it was suspending all team activities effective through May 31. The suspension includes “team and individual practices, meetings and other organized gatherings.”

However, the league also loosened its restrictions on virtual meetings. Teams have been allowed to conduct video communication, but could not discuss their playbooks or anything football-related.

Per the updated rules, “Film study, technical discussions, tactical sessions and other non-physical activities may take place virtually but are limited to two hours per week in all sports.