USATSI Saturday’s scheduled game between Illinois and No. 4 Ohio State was canceled by Ohio State on Friday night amid positive COVID-19 tests within the Buckeyes program. The game had already taken an interesting turn earlier in the day when it was revealed that Ohio State coach Ryan Day tested positive for COVID-19 and would be unable to coach his team on Saturday. Ohio State has also paused all team-related activities indefinitely. “We have continued to experience an increase in positive tests over the course of this week,” Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said in a statement. “The health, safety, and well-being of our student-athlete is our main concern, and our decisions on their welfare will continue to be guided by our medical staff.” Ohio State was entering 4-0 and looking for another opportunity to bolster its College Football Playoff resume. Instead, the cancellation leaves the Buckeyes at a…
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