Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence is among the college football players pushing for a union. Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Trevor Lawrence among CFB players calling for formation of players' union

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 8/10/20

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is leading the charge for the formation of a players’ union in college football.

With the 2020 CFB season in jeopardy, Lawrence and Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields listed a series of objectives for the season, one of which is to “create a college football players association.”

#WeWantToPlay pic.twitter.com/jvQhE7noGB
— Trevor Lawrence (@Trevorlawrencee) August 10, 2020

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— Justin Fields (@justnfields) August 10, 2020

The list also includes the establishment of universal health and safety protocols.

According to ESPN’s Dan Murphy, Stanford defensive lineman Dylan Boles said there’s universal support of the plan among players.

Rumors that the 2020 college football season could be delayed until the spring gained momentum over the weekend, and that resulted in Lawrence's plea that players want to compete.

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. Although many think Boston sports fans are insufferable, Erin tries to see things from a neutral perspective. Her passion is hockey, and she believes defense wins championships. In addition to covering sports for Yardbarker, she covers Boston sports for NBC Sports Boston. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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