NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Transperfect Music City Bowl has been canceled, after the University of Missouri pulled out due to a rise in COVID cases.
The game between Mizzou and the University of Iowa was set to take place at Nissan Stadium this Wednesday, December 30.
Mizzou announced Sunday afternoon that a increase in COVID-19 cases among athletes, coaches and staff over the eight days lead to the decision to pause all team activities through January 2.
"This eight-day uptick within our program is significant and has made it impossible for us to play in the bowl game, which I know comes as a disappointment to our student-athletes, coaches and fans, who were excited about the opportunity to play a great Iowa team in Nashville," Athletic Director Jim Sterk said in a press release.
The Bow is automatically refunding ticket purchases through Ticketmaster and says ticketholders should receive refunds in the next 7 to 10 business days.
“I want to thank the hard work of those involved in helping plan this year’s bowl, which we were prepared to host this week,” President & CEO of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl Scott Ramsey said. “Unfortunately, Missouri’s high positive COVID-19 numbers have resulted in the cancellation of this game. We look forward to planning for 2021.”
Music City Bowl has now made it official. Game is off. It becomes the 17th bowl to be canceled this year. @NC5
— Steve Layman (@SteveLayman) December 27, 2020
