COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University President Kristina Johnson and Director of Athletics Gene Smith will hold a briefing Wednesday after The Big Ten announced a plan to open a 2020 football season by late October.
In a statement released Wednesday, the conference said it plans to open its season by Oct. 23 and 24.
Players will reportedly receive daily rapid COVID-19 tests.
According to the conference's announcement, all players and coaches must test negative before stepping on the field for any practice or game.
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