"Power Five" Conferences May Cancel Season

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen in the United States, sports leagues across the country have been forced to adjust accordingly. College football in particular has been hit especially hard; according to reports, in light of the numerous instances of positive cases among their athletes, the NCAA's “Power Five” conferences have started to discuss calling off the upcoming football season. The five conferences – the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 12 Conference, Big Ten Conference, Pac-12 Conference, and Southeastern Conference – have not yet reached an absolute conclusion, but they will discuss this matter over the next few days. Like many things, it is a polarizing issue, with many prominent figures, coaches, and players on either side; even the president has joined the debate, voicing his support for continuing the season. The Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences will reportedly announce their decision this Tuesday.