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Report: Big Ten and Pac-12 Won't Play Football This Fall

Read more on the decision made by the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences to not play college football this fall.
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Report: Big Ten and Pac-12 Won't Play Football This Fall
Report: Big Ten and Pac-12 Won't Play Football This Fall

Due to the ongoing concerns related to the coronavirus, the Big Ten voted to cancel the 2020 college football season, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press. 

"The Big Ten has voted to cancel the 2020 college football season in a historic move that stems from concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, multiple people with knowledge of the decision confirmed to the Free Press."

Twelve university presidents have voted against playing football this fall, with the only universities voting to play being Iowa and Nebraska.  

The statement from Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh released Monday explained what many in support of college football have voiced -- that student-athletes participating in a structured environment can remain safe within the confines of a college campus. 

Earlier on Monday, Dan Patrick informed viewers of his national radio program that sources informed him the Big Ten and Pac-12 will cancel their football seasons on Tuesday and that the ACC and the Big 12 are still undecided.

There have been rumors swirling that the SEC will make an attempt to try to get other schools to join them for one season.

On Monday, Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker gave his players the day off amid the rumors and speculation regarding the season being in jeopardy. 

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JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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