The Starting Date for Football Seems to be Up in the Air

From MyNewsLA: USC and UCLA are scheduled to meet Sept. 26 at the Rose Bowl to open their football seasons under the revised schedule announced by the Pac-12 Conference, although the date could be changed, the universities’ athletic directors said.

“Though we are progressing toward the start of our respective seasons, at this time, we do not have the necessary county and state clearances to begin competitions,” USC athletic director Mike Bohn and UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond said in a joint statement after the schedule was released Friday.

“Our football schedules create the opportunity for us to shift our season-opening contest to open dates later in the season (Oct. 31 and Dec. 12), if necessary. UCLA and USC are in absolute alignment, and we remain in regular communication with state, local and university officials. We will continue to follow their guidance with the utmost regard for the health and safety of our student-athletes.”

In a letter to donors obtained by the Los Angeles Times, Bohn wrote it was “likely” the game would be moved to a later date...

Full story at https://mynewsla.com/education/2020/08/02/usc-ucla-set-to-meet-to-open-football-season-2/