The opportunity to reschedule Saturday's matchup is "contingent on any cancellation of games currently scheduled for December 19," per the SEC.
Ole Miss' matchup with No. 5 Texas A&M on Saturday has been canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests in the Rebels' program, per the
SEC.The SEC West matchup could be rescheduled, though that is "contingent on any cancellation of games currently scheduled for December 19," according to a conference statement. If the game is not played, it will be deemed a no-contest.
Ole Miss has suspended team activities following the positive COVID-19 tests. The program will not resume football activities until at least Friday. The Rebels currently sit fourth in the SEC West at 4–4 following a 31-24 win over Mississippi State on Nov. 28.
Saturday's cancelation could have a significant impact on Texas A&M as they eye a spot in the College Football Playoff. The Aggies are currently 7–1 in 2020, with matchups against Ole Miss and Tennessee remaining on its schedule. Texas A&M will not participate in the SEC Championship even if Alabama loses to Arkansas on Saturday.
Texas A&M could have the inside track at a Playoff spot if it closes the regular season at 7–1. No. 2 Notre Dame will face No. 3 Clemson for the second time in 2020 on Dec. 19, just over a month after a 47-40 Irish win on Nov. 7. If Clemson loses to Brian Kelly's squad, Texas A&M is likely to take its place in the top four of the College Football Playoff rankings.
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