May 20, 2020 by Marlee McCormick

Big 12 Sets Mid-July Deadline For No Football Delay

(Irving, TX) — Big 12 Commissioner Bill Bowlsby is setting a mid-July deadline for there to be no delay in the college football season.

Bowlsby tells The Dallas Morning News there are multiple scenarios being discussed with the board of directors. More talks happen next week during Big 12 virtual spring meetings.

Bowlsby noted it was important for there to be appropriate mitigation plans in place in case a coronavirus outbreak happens at a school.