The SEC will rule a conference contest a forfeit this season if a team is unable to play because of COVID-19, the league announced Monday.
Moreover, any direct financial loss on the part of the school that was able to play a canceled event may be submitted for consideration for reimbursement subject to approval from the SEC Executive Committee.
If both teams are unable to compete due to the unavailability of participants, both teams shall be deemed to have forfeited the game, with a loss assigned to both teams and applied to the conference standings.
Commissioner Greg Sankey retains the discretion to declare a “no contest” for any event if extraordinary circumstances warrant.
This is a developing story. More to come.
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