UConn Is First Major College Football Program To Cancel 2020 Season
Dade Hayes Finance EditorThe University of Connecticut (UConn) has become the first major college football program to cancel its 2020 season due to concerns about COVID-19.“After receiving guidance from state and public health officials and consulting with football student-athletes, we’ve decided that we will not compete on the gridiron this season,” UConn athletic director David Benedict said in a press release. “The safety challenges created by COVID-19 place our football student-athletes at an unacceptable level of risk.”Randy Edsall, head coach of the Huskies, said players were consulted before the final decision was reached.