Course to go back to competition to follow Pac-12 Medical Advisory Committee standards focusing on health and safety and developed to provide optimal versatility
SAN FRANCISCO – The Pac-12 CEO Group today approved the 2020 Conference-only fall schedule for football, which features a 10-game slate and number of functions created to provide optimal versatility. Additionally, the CEO Group approved competition start dates and preseason practice policies for Conference-only seasons for guyss & & womens soccer, womens & volleyball, and mens & womens cross country. Practice policies and competition in all cases are subject to the approval of public health authorities and medical suggestions.
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” From the start of the COVID-19 crisis, we have actually been committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our student-athletes and all those linked to our athletic programs,” said Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott. “The schedule and prepares authorized today and course to return to competitors go through public health orders and will be taken in accordance with the health and well-being guidelines established by our Pac-12 Medical Advisory Committee. The schedule and return to play strategies offer optimum flexibility and the finest chance to play all fall sports in an environment that prioritizes safety. At the very same time, we will continue to evaluate the very best available science, information and recommendations of public health authorities as we make choices and any required adjustments going forward.”
Return-to-competition plans for each of these sports were identified following substantial consultation with the Pac-12s Medical Advisory Committee. The health and wellness of our student-athletes and those connected to Pac-12 sports is our primary concern, and we are prepared to change plans if the health situation modifications. In addition, the Conference previously announced that Pac-12 student-athletes who pick not to take part in intercollegiate sports during the coming scholastic year because of safety concerns about COVID-19 will continue to have their scholarships honored by their university and will stay in excellent standing with their team.
Following the Pac-12 CEO Groups July 10 choice to transfer to a Conference-only football schedule, the Pac-12 today unveiled a 10-game Conference-only schedule (readily available listed below in addition to on Pac-12. com) structured to optimize versatility, consisting of the following features:
In addition to schedule criteria described above, the Pac-12 has also upgraded its tie-breaking procedures for figuring out department champs and Football Championship Game participants in accordance with the 2020 schedule. The complete tie-breaker procedures for the Championship Game can be found here: 2020 Pac-12 Football Tie-Break Procedures.
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Males & & ladiess soccer, womens & volley ball, and mens & femaless cross-country. The Pac-12 CEO Group likewise approved Conference-only scheduling prepare for mens & & womens soccer, womens & volley ball, and guyss & womens cross country, with competition to start no earlier than the weekend of September 26. The first allowable date of practice for these Conference-sponsored sports will be August 15. In all cases the Conference-only schedules to be established will be developed to support health and wellness, and optimize versatility.
Season to begin on September 26 (generally Week 4), with the flexibility if required to start on a later date if the scenario warrants;
Each group will play 5 house and five roadway video games;
Games that are unable to be used their set up date can be made up in their bye weeks or in Week 12 (December 12), with the Pac-12 Football Championship Game, presented by 76 ®, now slated for December 18 or 19; and
The Pac-12 Football Championship Game, provided by 76 ®, will be held in a home-hosted design for 2020, with the Pac-12 and partners Allegiant Stadium and the Raiders, Las Vegas Convention & & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and MGM Resorts International agreeing to commence hosting of the Championship Game at Allegiant Stadium in 2021 for its two-year run in Las Vegas in order to ensure an effective launch of the inaugural occasion.
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The later start to the season will permit additional time for student-athletes to effectively and safely prepare for the season, with the CEO Group authorizing a relocate to 20 hours of summertime gain access to mandatory activities beginning as early as August 3 followed by the start of training school beginning as early as August 17, in all cases based on allowance by public health orders and medical suggestions. The return to athletic competitors for football and all other sports will follow the guidelines and protocols developed by the Pac-12s Medical Advisory Committee, a summary of which can be found here: Guidelines & & Protocols – Pac-12 Medical Advisory Committee..
2020 Pac-12 Football Schedule.
USC at UCLA
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USC at OREGON.
ARIZONA STATE at ARIZONA
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ARIZONA STATE at WASHINGTON STATE.
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COLORADO at OREGON
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UCLA at COLORADO.
STANFORD at WASHINGTON
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WASHINGTON at UTAH
CALIFORNIA at OREGON STATE
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OREGON STATE at STANFORD.
Sat., Oct. 3
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Fri., Nov. 20.
UTAH at WASHINGTON STATE
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CALIFORNIA at ARIZONA.
Sat., Sept. 26
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Sat., Nov. 14.
ARIZONA at WASHINGTON
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OREGON at ARIZONA.
UCLA at OREGON STATE
Fri., Oct. 9
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WASHINGTON STATE at OREGON STATE.
UTAH at COLORADO
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Sat., Nov. 21.
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UTAH at CALIFORNIA.
OREGON at WASHINGTON STATE
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COLORADO at STANFORD
CALIFORNIA at USC
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ARIZONA STATE at USC.
STANFORD at ARIZONA STATE
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UCLA at WASHINGTON.
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ARIZONA STATE at OREGON
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Fri., Nov. 27.
USC at STANFORD
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WASHINGTON at WASHINGTON STATE.
Sat., Oct. 10
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USC at UTAH.
COLORADO at ARIZONA
WASHINGTON STATE at UCLA
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CALIFORNIA at ARIZONA STATE
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OREGON STATE at COLORADO.
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WASHINGTON at CALIFORNIA
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ARIZONA at UCLA.
Fri., Oct. 16
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STANFORD at OREGON.
OREGON STATE at UTAH
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Sat., Nov. 28.
UTAH at UCLA
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Fri., Dec. 4.
Sat., Oct. 17
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UCLA at CALIFORNIA.
COLORADO at USC
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OREGON STATE at ARIZONA STATE.
OREGON at OREGON STATE
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ARIZONA at STANFORD.
USC at ARIZONA
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WASHINGTON STATE at COLORADO.
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Bye – Arizona, ASU, Stanford, Washington
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OREGON at UTAH
Sat., Oct. 24
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WASHINGTON at USC.
CALIFORNIA at WASHINGTON STATE
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Sat., Dec. 5.
UCLA at ARIZONA STATE
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OREGON STATE at WASHINGTON
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Video game dates and times to be determined.
STANFORD at CALIFORNIA
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Pac-12 Postseason Lineup.
Bye – Colorado, Utah, Oregon, WSU
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Brilliance Technologies Independence Bowl.
Fri., Nov. 6
ARIZONA at UTAH
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Las Vegas Bowl.
ARIZONA STATE at COLORADO
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San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl.
Sat., Oct. 31
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Valero Alamo Bowl.
Fri., Oct. 30
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CFP Semifinals.
WASHINGTON at OREGON
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Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.
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– Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Bye – USC, UCLA, California, OSU
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LA Bowl
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CFP Championship (Miami, Fla.).
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WASHINGTON STATE at STANFORD
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– Rose Bowl provided by Northwestern Mutual
COLORADO at WASHINGTON
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Sat., Nov. 7
ARIZONA at OREGON STATE
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UTAH at ARIZONA STATE
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STANFORD at UCLA
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OREGON at CALIFORNIA
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WASHINGTON STATE at USC
In all cases the Conference-only schedules to be established will be designed to support health and safety, and take full advantage of flexibility.
Return-to-competition plans for each of these sports were determined following substantial consultation with the Pac-12s Medical Advisory Committee. In addition, the Conference formerly revealed that Pac-12 student-athletes who choose not to take part in intercollegiate athletics during the coming scholastic year since of safety concerns about COVID-19 will continue to have their scholarships honored by their university and will remain in excellent standing with their team.
SAN FRANCISCO – The Pac-12 CEO Group today authorized the 2020 Conference-only fall schedule for football, which includes a 10-game slate and number of features developed to supply maximum versatility. Practice policies and competitors in all cases are subject to the approval of public health authorities and medical guidance.
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