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STARKVILLE, Miss. — Saturday’s matchup between Mississippi State and No. 20 Auburn has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak within the Bulldogs’ program.

“Based on positive tests and those considered as close contacts, along with non-COVID injuries, we do not have the minimum number of scholarship student-athletes available for Saturday’s game against Auburn,” MSU Director of Athletics John Cohen said in a statement. “While we are disappointed that Saturday’s game has been postponed, our priority is the health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes and staff. We will continue to follow all established protocols and evaluate the most responsible path to return to the field.”

The SEC also released a statement on Monday, and it said the game would be tentatively rescheduled for Dec. 12.

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