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Luke Fickell: 'It's a disappointment' No. 7 Cincinnati will play home games without fans

University of Cincinnati football coach Luke Fickell didn't have to break the news to his players that they will play the rest of their home schedule this season without any fans.

They found out via social media.

Cincinnati Director of Athletics John Cunningham announced Monday that the athletic department will extend its current attendance protocols through Nov. 13 and disallow fans at Nippert Stadium through the final three home games due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Fickell expressed frustration after hearing the news.