[BAYLOR FOOTBALL] BAYLOR FOOTBALL: Baylor-Houston Match-Up Postponed

[Bryan, Taylor]

BAYLOR ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS – Sept. 18, 2020



Baylor-Houston Match-Up Postponed

Season Opener Delayed due to COVID-19 Big 12 Thresholds

For more information contact: Taylor Bryan, 254-709-4411, Taylor_Bryan at baylor.edu<mailto:Taylor_Bryan at baylor.edu>



WACO, Texas – The highly sought-after match-up between Baylor and Houston has been postponed, and will not be played on Sept. 19. This decision comes as a result of Baylor not meeting the Big 12 Conference COVID-19 game cancellation thresholds. Both Baylor and Houston have agreed to honor the future home and home schedule, as well as monitor dates for future scheduling opportunities.



“The loss of this game is a devastating blow, but in the interest of the health and safety of our student-athletes, we believe we made the necessary decision,” said Baylor Director of Athletics Mack B. Rhoades. “We are incredibly disappointed with the continued delay to the start of our season, and empathize with our student-athletes, fans, coaches, and administrative staff. We are grateful for the support and understanding of the University of Houston, Athletic director Chris Pezman, and Chancellor Khator. We look forward to a future home and home match-up.”



“We’re heartbroken from this postponement,” said Head Coach Dave Aranda. “While we’ve been eager to play football this fall, we have all made a commitment to only do so with the highest level of safety and care for our student-athletes. We are disappointed for our team, staff, and our fans, but look forward with great anticipation to renewing this rivalry in the future.”



As additional information is released, future game dates and times will be communicated to original ticket holders via email to the email address on file.



www.BaylorBears.com



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Taylor Bryan | Assistant AD for Football External
Department of Athletics | Baylor University
C: 254-709-4411 | O: 254-710-3538

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