The last four days in the world of Wisconsin football have felt like a repeat of the sports world on March 11. The school, in cooperation with the athletic department, made the decision on Wednesday to cancel this Saturday’s game against Nebraska due to rising COVID-19 numbers.
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Just minutes ago, the school released an update on their testing numbers.
Oct. 29 Update: https://t.co/w2KzsXDkCN pic.twitter.com/FkoPFKwaUd
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) October 29, 2020
In addition to the numbers released, Wisconsin confirmed that AD Barry Alvarez has tested negative for COVID-19 via a PCR test taken yesterday.
Two of the three new positive tests were confirmed this morning, while one was received late yesterday.
Players who have not tested positive have been put up at a local hotel in individual rooms. The earliest that Wisconsin football can return to any football activity is Wednesday, Nov. 4.