DALLAS, TEXAS — The Cincinnati Bearcats arrived in Dallas on Sunday in preparation for their College Football Playoff semifinal game vs. Alabama.
Among the central issues surrounding the highly anticipated matchup has been COVID-19 concerns, which have walloped the sports world in recent weeks. The breakout of a new variant — Omicron — remains the newest cause for event-cancellations through what’s qualified as a near two-year journey in fighting dangers to the health/safety of players and coaches.
But that’s not stopping Luke Fickell in remaining focused for Friday.
“We all have things we’ve got to overcome,” Fickell said.