Indiana and Purdue mutually agreed to cancel this year's Old Oaken Bucket football rivalry game because of increased positive COVID-19 tests at both schools.
Indiana's vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics Scott Dolson and Purdue's vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics Mike Bobinski released a joint statement announcing the news:
"We're certainly disappointed that we had to cancel the Old Oaken Bucket game. We both understand the history and tradition of one of the best rivalries in college football, but the safety and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches and staff is our primary priority.