Michigan and Ohio State will not play for the first time since 1917. Load Error “The Game” was canceled Tuesday by the Wolverines because of COVID-19 concerns. No. 3 Ohio State was missing 23 players and coach Ryan Day because of COVID-19 last week against Michigan State, and the Buckeyes still won 52-12. Michigan had several positive tests within the program last week that led to their Dec. 5 game against Maryland being canceled. “The number of positive tests has continued to trend in an upward direction over the last seven days,” Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement. “We have not been cleared to participate in practice at this time. Unfortunately, we will not be able to field a team due to COVID-19 positives and the associated quarantining required of close-contact individuals. The decision is disappointing for our team and coaches but their health and safety is…
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