Arkansas State University football players made a statement Sunday night saying they want to play this fall, after multiple reports that the 2020-21 season might be in jeopardy due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"Representing our fellow teammates at Arkansas State University, our football team's Leadership Council can say with overwhelming conviction that not only do we want to play the 2020 season, but that we are also confident the appropriate steps are being taken to ensure we do so in a safe manner with everyone's health and well-being the top priority," the players said in a statement. "We understand very important national conversations taking place at this time will determine the future of our season.