Cougars to return to gridiron Nov. 6

PULLMAN - The Rolovich era will begin in 2020 after all for WSU football as the Pac-12 CEO Group voted Thursday, Sept. 24, to resume athletics competition Nov. 6.

The team will play seven games, all within the conference. No fans will be allowed at any PAC-12 football venue.

WSU will also not host tailgating.

The CEO Group noted that the decision to resume play - which had been postponed to no earlier than Jan. 1 - was based on updated Pac-12 COVID-19 Medical Advisory Committee recommendations, which considered changes in testing capability, the prevalence of the virus and cardiac issues, and...