On Thursday afternoon, the SEC officially announced a new format for the 2020 college football season that would include a 10-game, conference-only season.
BREAKING: #SEC presidents have adopted a plan to play a 10-game, conference-only schedule this fall, sources told @SINow.
League approved kickoff date is Sept. 26. Particulars on the schedule (the two additional games & locations) are unclear for now.
SEC title game Dec. 19.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) July 30, 2020
While the decision to play a conference-only schedule was expected, considering the ACC made a similar announcement the day before, it was still a popular topic on social media.
On Friday, LSU athletic director Scott Woodward discussed the team’s 2020 schedule, per Shea Dixon of 247Sports.
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Today is an exciting day for all of us who love college football in the SEC. The toughest conference in college football is going to battle it out in historic fashion. Tiger Stadium and our National Championship Football team will play host to five SEC opponents in a 10-game, all-SEC regular-season schedule.
While Woodward indicated how excited LSU and the entire SEC was about having football this fall, he noted the top priority for everyone is the health and safety of the student-athletes.
Our top priority remains the safety and well-being of our student-athletes. We, as SEC member institutions, are continuing to engage in deliberate and informed discussions on planning for the safety of student-athletes, coaches and staff. We will continue to follow the guidance of medical professionals in our decision making, including the SEC’s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force. Together, and with the direction of state public health officials, we are focused on a safe return to competition.
LSU officially opens the 2020 season on Sept. 26 in Baton Rouge against Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss Rebels.
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