With today’s Florida State versus Clemson football game cancelled only three hours before kickoff, many were left wondering what lead to the cancellation. Apprarently, a Clemson lineman tested positive after flying with the team and Florida State officials were not comfortable playing the game. Reports indicate that Clemson was open to playing the game on Sunday or Monday but Florida State declined.
Clemson Statement
Florida State released the following statement on the breaking news.
“Our first priority is the health of our student-athletes, and I appreciate the protocols that have been put in place by FSU and the ACC to ensure everyone’s health while allowing us to play this season,” head coach Mike Norvell said. “It’s unfortunate that we will not have the opportunity to compete today, but we hope to be able to play Clemson in December. I am thankful for the support and coordination between our administration, Clemson and the ACC office. Our team will now turn our focus to hosting Virginia next week.”
The game may be re-scheduled for December 12th
There seems to be disagreement on how the cancellation came about
Clemson may have ignored potential Covid case
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