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Mississippi governor says he's issuing mask mandate because he wants to see college football in the fall

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a mask mandate for his state on Tuesday. And he cited his desire to watch college football in the fall as a reason why.

Reeves’ order is designed to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the state. And with the SEC delaying the season until late September and going to a conference-only schedule in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Reeves made it clear that he wanted to watch games later this year.

BREAKING: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issues statewide mask mandate.

"I want to see college football.