Path to return to competitors to follow Pac-12 Medical Advisory Committee standards focusing on health and wellness and created to provide optimal flexibility
Return-to-competition strategies for each of these sports were figured out following comprehensive 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 top priority, and we are prepared to change plans if the health scenario modifications. In addition, the Conference formerly announced that Pac-12 student-athletes who select 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 stay in excellent standing with their group.
” From the start of the COVID-19 crisis, we have actually been committed to prioritizing the health and wellness of our student-athletes and all those connected to our athletic programs,” stated Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott. “The schedule and prepares authorized today and course to go back to competitors are subject to public health orders and will be taken in accordance with the health and well-being guidelines developed by our Pac-12 Medical Advisory Committee. The schedule and return to play strategies attend to optimum versatility and the very best opportunity to play all fall sports in an environment that prioritizes security. At the exact same time, we will continue to assess the very best readily available science, information and advice of public health officials as we make decisions and any necessary adjustments going forward.”
Football
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 created to supply optimal flexibility. Additionally, the CEO Group approved competition start dates and preseason practice policies for Conference-only seasons for guyss & & womens soccer, ladiess & volley ball, and guyss & ladiess cross nation. Practice policies and competition in all cases undergo the approval of public health authorities and medical suggestions.
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 (available below in addition to on Pac-12. com) structured to maximize versatility, including the following features:
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Season to commence on September 26 (usually Week 4), with the flexibility if necessary to commence on a later date if the situation warrants;
Each group will play five house and 5 road video games;
Games that are unable to be used their arranged 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 begin hosting of the Championship Game at Allegiant Stadium in 2021 for its two-year run in Las Vegas in order to guarantee an effective launch of the inaugural event.
The later start to the season will enable for extra time for student-athletes to effectively and securely prepare for the season, with the CEO Group approving a relocation to 20 hours of summer gain access to necessary activities starting as early as August 3 followed by the start of training school beginning as early as August 17, in all cases subject to allowance by public health orders and medical guidance. The return to athletic competitors for football and all other sports will follow the standards and procedures developed by the Pac-12s Medical Advisory Committee, a summary of which can be discovered here: Guidelines & & Protocols – Pac-12 Medical Advisory Committee..
Mens & & ladiess soccer, ladiess & volley ball, and mens & femaless cross-country. The Pac-12 CEO Group likewise authorized Conference-only scheduling strategies for maless & & womens soccer, womens & volleyball, and maless & ladiess cross nation, with competitors to begin no earlier than the weekend of September 26. The very first permissible date of practice for these Conference-sponsored sports will be August 15. In all cases the Conference-only schedules to be developed will be developed to support health and wellness, and take full advantage of flexibility.
In addition to arrange specifications described above, the Pac-12 has also upgraded its tie-breaking treatments for identifying division champs and Football Championship Game participants in accordance with the 2020 schedule. The full tie-breaker procedures for the Championship Game can be discovered here: 2020 Pac-12 Football Tie-Break Procedures.
2020 Pac-12 Football Schedule.
ARIZONA STATE at ARIZONA
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ARIZONA STATE at WASHINGTON STATE.
CALIFORNIA at OREGON STATE
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OREGON STATE at STANFORD.
UTAH at WASHINGTON STATE
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CALIFORNIA at ARIZONA.
Sat., Sept. 26
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Sat., Nov. 14.
COLORADO at OREGON
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UCLA at COLORADO.
ARIZONA at WASHINGTON
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OREGON at ARIZONA.
STANFORD at WASHINGTON
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WASHINGTON at UTAH
USC at UCLA
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USC at OREGON.
Sat., Oct. 3
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Fri., Nov. 20.
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UCLA at OREGON STATE
CALIFORNIA at USC
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ARIZONA STATE at USC.
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UTAH at CALIFORNIA.
Fri., Oct. 9
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WASHINGTON STATE at OREGON STATE.
OREGON at WASHINGTON STATE
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COLORADO at STANFORD
UTAH at COLORADO
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Sat., Nov. 21.
STANFORD at ARIZONA STATE
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UCLA at WASHINGTON.
ARIZONA STATE at OREGON
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Fri., Nov. 27.
Sat., Oct. 10
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USC at UTAH.
USC at STANFORD
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WASHINGTON at WASHINGTON STATE.
COLORADO at ARIZONA
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OREGON STATE at COLORADO.
Fri., Oct. 16
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STANFORD at OREGON.
WASHINGTON at CALIFORNIA
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ARIZONA at UCLA.
WASHINGTON STATE at UCLA
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CALIFORNIA at ARIZONA STATE
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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
USC at ARIZONA
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WASHINGTON STATE at COLORADO.
Sat., Oct. 24
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WASHINGTON at USC.
Bye – Arizona, ASU, Stanford, Washington
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OREGON at UTAH
OREGON at OREGON STATE
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ARIZONA at STANFORD.
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CALIFORNIA at WASHINGTON STATE
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Sat., Dec. 5.
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OREGON STATE at ARIZONA STATE.
UCLA at ARIZONA STATE
OREGON STATE at WASHINGTON
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Video game dates and times to be identified.
STANFORD at CALIFORNIA
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Pac-12 Postseason Lineup.
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Bye – Colorado, Utah, Oregon, WSU
Fri., Nov. 6
WASHINGTON STATE at STANFORD
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– Rose Bowl provided by Northwestern Mutual
Fri., Oct. 30
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CFP Semifinals.
WASHINGTON at OREGON
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Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.
ARIZONA STATE at COLORADO
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San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl.
ARIZONA at UTAH
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Las Vegas Bowl.
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– Allstate Sugar Bowl.
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CFP Championship (Miami, Fla.).
Bye – USC, UCLA, California, OSU
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LA Bowl
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Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl.
Sat., Oct. 31
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Valero Alamo Bowl.
COLORADO at WASHINGTON
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Sat., Nov. 7
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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 versatility.
SAN FRANCISCO – The Pac-12 CEO Group today approved the 2020 Conference-only fall schedule for football, which includes a 10-game slate and number of features created to supply maximum versatility. Practice policies and competition in all cases are subject to the approval of public health authorities and medical suggestions.
Return-to-competition strategies for each of these sports were determined following comprehensive assessment with the Pac-12s Medical Advisory Committee. In addition, the Conference formerly announced that Pac-12 student-athletes who choose not to participate in intercollegiate sports during the coming scholastic year since of safety issues about COVID-19 will continue to have their scholarships honored by their university and will stay in great standing with their team.
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