The annual rivalry game between Michigan and Ohio State has been canceled due to an increase in COVID-19 cases over the past week within the Wolverines' program, the school announced.
The decision was made after conversations with medical experts, health department officials and university administration.
"The number of positive tests has continued to trend in an upward direction over the last seven days," Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said. "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.
"This decision is disappointing for our team and coaches, but their health and safety is paramount, and it will always come first in our decision-making."
The Wolverines had canceled its game against...
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