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UT cancels practice Friday due to COVID-19

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Posted at 5:31 PM, Aug 28, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-28 18:31:29-04

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The University of Tennessee announced Friday's football practice would be canceled due to a rise in COVID-19 cases among the team.

WVLT Local 8 News reported UT Coach Jeremy Pruitt announced the cancellation during a press conference Friday afternoon.

Pruitt said the decision came after all team members were tested Friday morning.