PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – Pitt football has paused all team activities and will reschedule their game scheduled for Saturday due to COVID-related protocols.
"We are fortunate to have an outstanding group of doctors and medical professionals providing us daily consultation in this challenging environment," Director of Athletics Heather Lyke said. "Following their recommendation, our football program will pause all activities. Our protocols have prepared us to anticipate and manage these circumstances. Our top priority will always be the health and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches and staff."
An unknown number of Panthers have tested positive, this as the Steelers had a player test positive and another not practice on Thursday because of an unspecified illness.
Pitt and the Steelers share the same practice facility on the South Side.
"While I know our team was excited and prepared to play a game on Saturday, this is the right and responsible decision for our student-athletes and staff," Coach Pat Narduzzi said. "We have great doctors at Pitt and they have given us the very best guidance throughout this entire pandemic. Our team knows we've had to be agile this year. We will continue to assemble virtually until we're given the green light."
Pitt’s game against Georgia Tech is rescheduled for December 12 in Atlanta. The Panthers final home game is also its next, November 21 against Virginia Tech.