Colleges
UNC-Charlotte's home football opener postponed due to COVID-19 at FIU
Posted October 15, 2020 11:53 p.m. EDT
Charlotte, N.C. — UNC-Charlotte's first home football game of the season was scheduled for Saturday. It has now been postponed due to an outbreak of COVID-19 at Florida International University, its scheduled opponent.
UNCC school officials made the announcement on social media and on its website Thursday night.
"We are disappointed for our team and fans, but we certainly understand and respect FIU's decision," said 49ers Director of Athletics Mike Hill. "We will work closely with the conference and FIU to attempt to reschedule this game in December."
A new date for the FIU game has not been set. UNCC will host UTEP on Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m.
