The COVID-19 pandemic called for a game of luck.
The Texas Bowl scheduled for Thursday night between TCU and Arkansas is disabled due to a lack of players for the Horned Frogs.
“For more than 24 hours, a mix of COVID-19-related issues, injuries and other circumstances, we have fallen below the threshold set for student-athlete availability at the Big 12 conference, which we have met throughout the season. “TCU athletics director Jeremiah Donati said on a Tuesday.
“Health and protection considerations for our student-athletes are our most sensitive priority.
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Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman said he understood what the Horned Frogs were facing.
“We are very disappointed that we do not have the opportunity to compete as a team again,” Pittman said in a statement. “We were excited and wanted to play TCU at the Texas Bowl, but we sensed the disruptions with the TCU program. “.
“Our team and student-athletes have sacrificed a lot in recent months, adding the holidays, so it’s a complicated way to end our season. I am very proud of our team to fight and face adversity. “