The Mid-American Conference has canceled fall sports, including football, due to concerns over player health and safety amid the coronavirus pandemic, the league announced Saturday.
The conference, which is comprised of 12 members, is the first FBS conference to opt not to play this fall. On Wednesday, UConn, an independent, became the first FBS school to cancel its football season amid the pandemic.
MAC commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said in a Saturday morning press conference that the decision to cancel fall sports was unanimous among league presidents. Steinbrecher added, "the league will make every effort possible to provide competitive opportunities in the spring.