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Wisconsin Football Up to 22 Positive COVID-19 Cases, AD Barry Alvarez Says

University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said Saturday on ESPN College GameDay the football program is up to 22 positive COVID-19 tests—12 players and 10 staff members.

According to Jesse Temple of The Athletic, that number is up from the 16 positives tests that Wisconsin reported Thursday.

As a result of the positive tests, Wisconsin's scheduled game against Nebraska on Saturday was canceled. Alvarez said Saturday that a decision will be made Tuesday regarding next Saturday's game between Wisconsin and Purdue.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.