The EasyPost Hawaii Bowl was canceled tonight after Hawai’i pulled out of the game due to COVID-19 issues combined with transfers and injuries.
Memphis’ team is already on the island but it’s impossible to find a replacement at this point.
The game was scheduled to be played tomorrow.
Here are more details from ESPN:
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“The health and safety of our student-athletes is the most important part of this decision,” Hawai’i athletic director David Matlin said in a statement. “The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has forced us to not participate in the game.
“We are disappointed for our players, coaches, and fans. ESPN and the EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl staff did everything they could for us and we appreciate their valiant effort throughout the week. We want to thank the Memphis Tigers for making the long trip to Hawai’i. We are disappointed we can’t compete on the football field.”
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield expressed disappointment as well.
“We hope that Hawai’i players and staff get healthy soon,” he said in a statement. “I’m upset for our seniors and the rest of the team that battled this season to earn this opportunity. We’ve had [a] terrific time here in Hawai’i as a program and we are sad our trip ended this way.”
