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UCLA pulls out of San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl just hours before kickoff

COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on college football bowl games with the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl being the latest canceled game.

Just hours prior to kickoff, UCLA announced that they were unable to compete in the game due to COVID-19 issues.

The UCLA football team is unable to participate in tonight’s San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl due to COVID-19 protocols within the Bruins’ program. pic.twitter.com/rHXEmGv9gl

— UCLA Football (@UCLAFootball) December 28, 2021

Unfortunately, there’s no possible way to find a replacement team on the same day of the game so North Carolina State was essentially left hanging.