Ohio State Game vs. Maryland Canceled Due to Maryland’s ‘High COVID-19 Case’

The Buckeyes’ game in Maryland, which was scheduled to be played this Saturday, has been called off and will not be postponed due to a “high number of COVID-19 cases” in the Maryland football schedule.

According to the Maryland announcement, eight Terrapins football players have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past seven days. The Terrapins have suspended all football activities, a decision which was taken by athletic director Damon Evans and university president Darryll Pines following a recommendation from university health officials and in consultation with the Big Ten.

“There is nothing more important than the health and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches and employees,” said Evans. “We realize this is disappointing news for all the Maryland fans who have been eagerly awaiting the Terps to face an outstanding Ohio State team, but the responsible thing for us is to suspend football activities,” given the number of positive cases. currently in our program. ”

Maryland Head Coach Mike Locksley: “We are obviously extremely disappointed not to be able to host Ohio State this Saturday. It was an opportunity our team was preparing for and excited about. However, we have and always will keep the safety of our players, coaches and staff at the forefront of our decision-making process. We will continue to function as much as we can virtually while monitoring the situation in the hope of returning to play when it is deemed safe.

With the cancellation, the state of Ohio will now have an unexpected week off before its home game against Indiana next week. He leaves the Buckeyes with just seven games on their regular season schedule; they must play six to be eligible for the Big Ten Championship Game.

“The health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes is our primary concern,” head football coach Ryan Day said in a statement. “Obviously we are disappointed that we cannot compete this week, but I am incredibly proud of our team and the way they have behaved throughout this pandemic.

“We wish Maryland, their student athletes and their programs the best of luck in tackling this problem.”