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Georgia vs. Vanderbilt Postponed Because of COVID-19 Outbreak

The SEC announced Saturday's college football game between Vanderbilt and Georgia has been postponed until Dec. 19 because of a shortage of players on the Commodores' roster.

Per Adam Sparks of the Tennessean, Vanderbilt interim head coach Todd Fitch said the team was already close to the conference's minimum 53-player recommendation because of COVID-19 cases before further coronavirus testing ahead of the game. Additionally, Fitch said some players could also opt out because they were unhappy head coach Derek Mason was fired Sunday.

If the Bulldogs qualify for the SEC Championship Game, which is also scheduled for Dec.