Another Power Five conference changes course, as a revised 2020 SEC schedule eliminates nonconference play and calls for a season launch on September 26. (more…)
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UW pauses Camp Randall renovation
A Camp Randall renovation plan overhauling end-zone bleacher seating and replace it with upscale group and chair back seating is now envisioned for the 2022 NCAA football season, as the as-yet-unknown financial impact of COVID-19 on college football is still being tallied. (more…)
Big Ten cuts nonconference games from 2020 football season
The Big Ten is the first college-football conference to eliminate nonconference games for the 2020 football season, and many expect other power conferences, such as the SEC, to follow suit. (more…)
Could 2020 college football season be delayed to spring 2021?
With COVID-19 cases on the rise and no apparent end or vaccine in sight, there is talk that the 2020 college football season could be delayed from this fall to spring 2021. (more…)
Fauci, NFL differ on approaches to COVID-19 prevention
As Dr. Anthony Fauci warns that fall football will be a complicated undertaking in terms of player safety and COVID-19 prevention, NFL officials say it won’t be necessary to create a “bubble” around players. (more…)
Debt causing Rose Bowl money woes
With decreased revenues expected due to the COVID-19 pandemic and debt servicing related to facility upgrades, the financial future of the Rose Bowl will depend on changes in the historic venue’s operations. (more…)
More schools announce in-person fall semesters as planning for NCAA football season continues
More universities are announcing a commitment to in-person fall semesters and raising the possibility of a 2020 NCAA football season, but plenty of COVID-19 mitigation planning needs to take place. (more…)
Surprise: We may see NCAA football this fall
Written off as a loss cause by many a month ago, we’re now down a path that could see the 2020 NCAA football season actually happen with a full slate of games, as universities are planning fall openings that coincide with the football season. (more…)
Emmert: Colleges need to open before NCAA sports resume
Universities must open this fall before their athletic competitions can resume, according to NCAA President Mark Emmert, making a uniform launch to the fall college sports season highly unlikely. (more…)
Bryant-Denny Stadium renovation budget increased
The Bryant-Denny Stadium renovation budget for the University of Alabama football home has been increased by $1.17 million, as improvements to a student plaza area are added, as well as other incremental upgrades. (more…)