This weekend’s Tropical Smoothie Café Frisco Bowl has been officially canceled.
The game between Southern Methodist University and UT-San Antonio was scheduled for Saturday, but SMU bowed out due to COVID-19 protocols.
"Since the beginning of this pandemic, many student-athletes across the country have had the unfortunate experience of missing out on opportunities to compete in any number of athletic events, with many missing out on entire seasons," said SMU Athletic Director Rick Hart in a statement. "Our team deserved to play another game. I'm disappointed for our fans, and even more disappointed for our players, that we will be unable to play in a bowl game this season. I'm also sad that many of our seniors played their final collegiate games, not knowing at the time that that was their last time on the field.
SMU head coach Sonny Dykes released a statement saying the decision was tough, but necessary for the health and safety of students.
SMU will finish the season 7-3. This is the team’s second straight winning season under Dykes, but he still hasn’t won a bowl game with the Mustangs.
UTSA is now slated to play in the SERVEPRO First Responder Bowl on Dec. 26. Their opponent will be announced in the next few days.