Western Kentucky has lost its homecoming football game.
The Hilltoppers will no longer be playing Old Dominion on Oct. 31 at Houchens-Smith Stadium. The Monarchs canceled their fall athletic season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the school announced in a news release Monday.
“We concluded that the season – including travel and competition – posed too great a risk for our student-athletes,” ODU President John R. Broderick said in the release.
“I know many on and off campus will be disappointed, but we must prioritize the health and safety of our student-athletes, as well as our coaches, staff and fans.