Saturdays in The Grove will be very quiet this fall.
Governor Tate Reeves announced on Thursday that all tailgating and rallies outside college footballs stadiums are prohibited this season as part of Executive Order 1519.
The University of Mississippi was still working on plans regarding the Grove and the pregame tailgating that takes place, but Reeves’ order on Thursday eliminated the need.
“I know it’s a topic that we constantly get questions about,” Reeves said. “It’s something that’s been polarizing around the country—some conferences have opted to not make any effort to play. Some states have not yet put out their plans.