Michigan State University Athletics
Michigan State-Maryland Game Canceled
11/19/2020 10:17:00 AM | Football
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The football game between Michigan State and Maryland set for Saturday, Nov. 21 at noon in College Park, Maryland, has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns and will not be rescheduled.
Maryland announced on Thursday morning that the game was canceled "under the guidance and advice from university medical staff." For Maryland's complete release, please click here.
"The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches and staff remains our top priority," said MSU head coach Mel Tucker. "While we are disappointed we won't be able to compete this Saturday, we certainly understand the situation and hope that Maryland can get back on the field soon.
"I want to thank our medical staff for everything they have done for our program all year long. We must remain diligent in following all of our safety protocols in order to give us an opportunity to play."
Michigan State's next scheduled game is against Northwestern on Saturday, Nov. 28 in Spartan Stadium. The game time will be announced this coming weekend and will be televised on either ABC, ESPN or ESPN2.
Maryland announced on Thursday morning that the game was canceled "under the guidance and advice from university medical staff." For Maryland's complete release, please click here.
"The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches and staff remains our top priority," said MSU head coach Mel Tucker. "While we are disappointed we won't be able to compete this Saturday, we certainly understand the situation and hope that Maryland can get back on the field soon.
"I want to thank our medical staff for everything they have done for our program all year long. We must remain diligent in following all of our safety protocols in order to give us an opportunity to play."
Michigan State's next scheduled game is against Northwestern on Saturday, Nov. 28 in Spartan Stadium. The game time will be announced this coming weekend and will be televised on either ABC, ESPN or ESPN2.
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