USC Trojans’ Saturday Football Game Against Colorado Canceled; Covid-19 Outbreak Leaves ‘SC Depleted At Key Position

’s football game against Colorado scheduled for Saturday at the Coliseum has been canceled and will be declared a no-contest. The action was taken by the Pac-12 because USC does not have the minimum number of scholarship players available for the game at a specific position group as a result of a number of positive COVID-19 cases.

On Tuesday, USC announced that one player had tested positive. The university announced on Wednesday that a second player has tested positive for COVID-19. Another five players quarantined after contact tracing protocols were followed. School officials canceled practice Tuesday and returned to in-person drills on Wednesday before canceling practice again on Thursday when a player showed symptoms of the virus.

The Pac-12 Conference has established minimum thresholds to play. A team must have at least 53 scholarship players available, including at least seven offensive linemen, one quarterback and four defensive linemen. Coach Clay Helton told reporters Thursday “there are starters involved” among the two players who tested positive and five quarantined, none of whom have been publicly identified because of privacy laws.

“We are disappointed for our players and fans and those from Colorado that Saturday’s game will not be played, but the health and safety of everyone in both programs is of the utmost priority,” Helton said in a statement posted to Twitter Thursday night. “Our players have worked hard since the summer not only to prepare for this season, but to do so in a safe manner by following all health protocols. I applaud their discipline and sacrifice in doing so.

USC is Trump University. Dummies.

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

USC vs. Oregon matchups: Trojans' secondary looks to stop Oregon's pass attackUSC hasn't faced a quarterback like Oregon's Tyler Shough this season, and stopping him could be the key to success in the Pac-12 title game.
Source: latimes - 🏆 11. / 82 Read more »

USC vs. Washington State matchups: Trojans' secondary must shut down top wideoutsWashington State's four-wide passing attack, spearheaded by wideouts Renard Bell and Travell Harris, could provide a test for USC's secondary. horrible Go Trojan Go!
Source: latimes - 🏆 11. / 82 Read more »

Lessons from late father help USC coach Andy Enfield guide Trojans to the Sweet 16USC basketball coach Andy Enfield has used the lessons from his late father to help guide the Trojans to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. good
Source: latimes - 🏆 11. / 82 Read more »

USC-Stanford game postponed because of COVID-19 issues with TrojansThe scheduled game between the USC men's basketball team and Stanford was postponed on Thursday because of suspected COVID-19 issues within USC's program. Stay safe that sounds like an amazing game. Both amazing teams too. Stay safe. 😷 'There's time for everything'
Source: latimes - 🏆 11. / 82 Read more »

Former Colorado receiver K.D. Nixon will transfer to USCK.D. Nixon is transferring from Colorado to USC for his final year of eligibility. He adds depth to a group that includes Drake London, Bru McCoy and Gary Bryant Jr. I know we're well past the point of still considering major college football to be amateur athletics, but I still think there ought be a rule against guys switching teams to better their NFL draft profiles. It ruins the last bit of pretend that any kind of school is involved. Go get em Superstarnixon. Hope to see nothing but big things, other than when you line up against CU. 😆
Source: latimes - 🏆 11. / 82 Read more »

Multiple USC starters are quarantined and will miss Saturday's game against ColoradoAfter two positive coronavirus tests were confirmed, seven USC football players, including starters, must sit out of Saturday's game. 🙏 helenenothelen Contact tracing rule has to go!!
Source: latimes - 🏆 11. / 82 Read more »