Nebraska’s 2020 annual Red-White Spring Game has in all likelihood been canceled. Athletic director Bill Moos shared the news on his monthly appearance on Sports Nightly, saying it won’t happen on April 18 and "most probably will not occur at all."
Athletic Director Bill Moos confirms to us that the Spring Game will not be played on April 18th.
It is likely it will not be held at all. pic.twitter.com/O6ByW0D3bK
— Husker Sports (@HuskerSports) March 16, 2020
However, the Huskers quickly tweeted an update letting those with tickets know that an email will be coming their way soon.
Athletic Director Bill Moos announced on Sports Nightly that the 2020 Spring Game has been canceled.
For those who purchased tickets, more communication will be headed your way from @HuskerTickets regarding your refund.
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) March 16, 2020
Discussions about the potential of canceling the annual event due to COVID-19 concerns, commonly known as coronavirus, started in early March. University officials, along with representatives for the Nebraska athletic department, have been in discussion and previously described the situation as fluid.
The Huskers’ decision to postpone the annual event decision comes after several other schools also made the decision to cancel their spring games. That list is growing quickly and includes Ohio State, Cincinnati, Kent State and Michigan.
The Big Ten also announced late last week that all activities are suspended until at least April 6. Moos hopes Nebraska can get some of the spring practices back to use, potentially this summer, since the Huskers have only used 13 out of the 15 allowed.
On Monday, Nebraska volleyball canceled the team’s spring match scheduled for April 25.
