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Surge In Coronavirus Hits College Football

The surge in coronavirus across the U.S. is being reflected in college football. A number of games scheduled for this weekend are postponed, including the University of Alabama vs. Louisiana State University contest, which is usually one of the biggest games of the season.

Host Peter O’Dowd speaks with Here & Now sports analyst Mike Pesca. He hosts the daily podcast “The Gist.”

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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