The Houston-Baylor football game, scheduled for Saturday in Waco, Texas, was postponed after Baylor failed to succeed on the COVID-19 thresholds of the Big 12 Conference to play.
One of Baylor’s position teams was unsuccessful on the threshold of the festival, according to a source.
Schools have agreed to comply with their home and home agreements and monitor the dates of opportunities to make long-term plans.
“The loss of this game is a devastating blow, however, in the interest of fitness and the protection of our student-athletes, we have made the mandatory decision,” Baylor’s athletic director Mack B said. Rhoades, in a statement.
“We are incredibly disappointed with the ongoing delay until the start of our season and sympathize with our student-athletes, fans, coaches and administrative staff. We are grateful for the understanding and understanding of the University of Houston, Athletic Director Chris Pezman and the Chancellor. [Renu] Khator, we look forward, to another house and game of the house. “
Schools worked temporarily to schedule the game last week after previous postponements. Houston planned to face Memphis friday night, but the buildup of positive coronavirus tests in Memphis forced a postponement. postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak at Louisiana Tech.
Baylor, under the direction of freshman coach Dave Aranda, will now have to prepare for a fourth possible opponent for the season opener, as she was originally scheduled to face Miss Ole before the SEC moves to a convention schedule only. is scheduled to receive Kansas on September 26 and Houston is expected to receive North Texas on the same day.
“We regret this postponement,” Aranda said. “While we have been ahead of the football betting this fall, we are all committed to doing so with only the highest point of protection and care for our student-athletes. Our team, our staff and our fans, but we look to the renewal of this rivalry in the future. “
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