BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Patriot League North Division football game between Colgate and Holy Cross, scheduled for Saturday, April 10, has been cancelled due to a positive COVID-19 test within the Colgate football program’s Tier 1.
With the cancellation of the contest, Holy Cross has clinched the North Division title and will meet South Division champ Bucknell on Saturday, April 17 in the first Patriot League Football Championship Game. The site of the championship game is still to be determined. Live coverage of the Patriot League Football Championship Game will begin on CBS Sports Network at 2 p.m. with Jason Knapp and Ross Tucker handling the call.
NCAA TIER 1 DEFINITION: Tier 1 is the highest exposure tier and consists of individuals for whom physical distancing and face coverings are not possible or effective during athletic training or competition. Examples of relevant individuals include student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, medical staff, equipment staff and officials.
Remaining 2020-21 Patriot League Football Games
| DATE |
GAME | COVERAGE |
TIME (all times ET) |
| Saturday, April 10 |
Lehigh at Lafayette | ESPN+ |
12:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 10 |
Fordham at Bucknell | ESPN+ |
1 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 17 |
Championship Game: Bucknell vs. Holy Cross | CBSSN |
2 p.m. |
Fans can visit the Patriot League’s official website –
www.patriotleague.org – for up-to-date scheduling information regarding football in addition to the League’s other 23 sports. Nearly every Patriot League football game can be seen on ESPN+ -
www.patriotleague.tv. International viewers can visit
www.patriotleague.org/watch for League coverage.
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The Patriot League is in its fourth decade of academic and athletic achievement, continually demonstrating that student-athletes can excel at both academics and athletics without sacrificing high standards. The Patriot League’s athletic success is achieved while its member institutions remain committed to its founding principle of admitting and graduating student-athletes that are academically representative of their class. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education.