TCU-SMU football game postponed due to positive coronavirus tests

The TCU Horned Frogs won't open the 2020 college football season versus SMU on Sept. 11.

TCU confirmed on Friday afternoon that the game has been called off due to multiple positive coronavirus tests within the football program.

The team's next scheduled game is Sept. 26 at Iowa State. Earlier this week, Iowa State reversed a previous decision and declared fans cannot attend at least its Sept. 12 home game versus Louisiana.

In a prepared statement, TCU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jeremiah Donati said:

"We are disappointed to announce that our upcoming football game against SMU will not be played as scheduled on September 11. We have agreed with SMU to monitor dates throughout the season to potentially make up the game.

"In the course of following CDC guidelines and our aggressive testing and contact tracing strategy, we discovered that some student-athletes and support staff in our football program have tested positive for COVID-19. Those individuals were notified immediately and are currently abiding by CDC protocols.

"No one is currently facing serious health issues, and we intend to continue our enforcement of strict standards to protect the program and our community. Everyone's health and safety remains our top priority. We share in your disappointment, but firmly believe we will be ready to resume football activities soon. We will continue to follow prevention and testing protocols and look forward to our Big 12 Conference opener against Iowa State on September 26."