Due to “positive COVID tests and subsequent contact tracing” within the Southern Miss football program, UAB’s upcoming game against the Golden Eagles has been canceled.
The game was set for Friday, November 27, at Birmingham’s historic Legion Field. This was supposed to be UAB’s last game ever at the venue, as the team will transition to the under-construction Protective Stadium.
More information on the cancellation was not immediately released by UAB.
“The UAB Department of Athletics will continue to work with Conference USA on the remaining regular season schedule,” the school wrote.
The Blazers are currently 4-3 this season, including 3-1 at home.
This is now the third consecutive scheduled UAB football game that has been canceled due to the coronavirus and related protocols. UAB last played on October 31. The Blazers’ next — and final — regular season game is scheduled for December 12 at Rice.
Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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