After Missouri State said they need the game against Oklahoma to help their athletic department survive last week, yet another nonconference matchup is in jeopardy.
The Sooners’ road game against Army could be in danger of being rescheduled due to COVID-19, per The Oklahoman. Surviving a change of venue when the Black Knights floated out possible renovations to Michie Stadium, which would force the game to MetLife or Yankee Stadium an hour or so south in New York City; Oklahoma and Army once again find their matchup on shaky ground.
“If we can’t play it, we will (reschedule),” Joe Castiglione told Barry Tramel of The Oklahoman. “That’s one of the more difficult games to get on our schedule in the first place. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t fully aware of the possibilities.”
Playing the game without fans is on the table, as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo told the state’s pro teams that the Empire State is ready for them to resume. However, playing the game without fans is something Castiglione would much rather avoid and would rather reschedule the once in a lifetime experience for both players and fans.
As of right now, Oklahoma is set to open the season at home against Missouri State on September 5 and host Tennessee the following week before a week three BYE and playing the Black Knights on the road on September 26.
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