Before Georgia defensive back Chris Smith sat down for his virtual Orange Bowl news conference, a blue disposable mask covered the lower half of his face.
Even as professional leagues bend their schedules because of Covid-19 outbreaks, the College Football Playoff’s message is clear: We will take precautions, but playoff games will not be postponed. If no team is able to play in the national title game in January, no champion will be crowned this season.
Several bowl games have been canceled because of outbreaks, but a slate of the major bowls is coming Friday and Saturday.