Pac-12 reverses itself, will play college football starting Nov. 6

SAN FRANCISCO, California — The Pac-12 has decided to play football in the fall, following the Big Ten in reversing an August decision to postpone until spring because of concerns about playing through the Covid-19 pandemic.

The conference’s CEO group of university presidents voted unanimously to resume football and basketball, lifting a Jan. 1 moratorium on athletic competition for Pac-12 schools.

The Pac-12 has set a Nov. 6 start date for a seven-game football season,  with a championship game held Dec. 18.

The men’s and women’s basketball seasons can start Nov. 25, in line with the NCAA’s recently announced opening date.