The Big 12 Conference on Tuesday announced a big change for the 2021 football season related to its threshold policy. The change, which differs from last season on cancelations and forfeitures, sets a standard that might ultimately incentivize inoculations because of the repercussions of not having enough players.
For conference games, a team that does not have enough student-athletes to compete (due to COVID-19 or for any reason) will be required to forfeit the game and be handed a loss. The opponent will be credited with a win. Both teams will be deemed to have played the game for conference standing purposes.