UGA QB Jamie Newman opts out

UGA graduate transfer quarterback Jamie Newman announced he is opting out of the 2020 college football season.

Georgia State quarterback dealing with heart condition related to COVID-19

Georgia State quarterback Mikele Colasurdo is staying optimistic, despite having to miss this season because of a heart-related condition caused by COVID-19.

Georgia announces 2020 stadium capacity, football ticket plan

The University of Georgia announced on Wednesday its 2020 football ticket plan. The plan, which reflects a Sanford Stadium capacity of 20-25%, was sent to season ticket holders. A decision on student tickets was not announced.

SEC announces fan, gameday health and safety protocols

The Southeastern Conference announced the baseline health and safety guidelines for fans, including mandatory face coverings over the nose and mouth.

Georgia to open season at Arkansas

The Georgia Bulldogs will open the 2020 season at Arkansas on September 26th. That means the Bulldogs will face off against former UGA offensive line coach Sam Pittman in Pittman's first game as Arkansas' head coach. Pittman went to Fayetteville in December after spending four seasons in Athens.

NCAA cancels fall championships as major football marches on amid COVID-19 pandemic

Last week the NCAA Board of Governors said championship events in a sport would canceled if fewer than 50% of the teams competing in that sports played a regular season.

Big 12 moves ahead with fall sports beginning in September

The move came one day after the Big Ten and Pac-12 announced they would not play this fall. In the Big 12, fall sports will begin after Sept. 1 with the football schedule beginning league play Sept. 26. Schools also can play one non-conference opponent.

Big East Conference postpones fall sports season, joining Pac-12 and Big Ten

The Big East Conference said Wednesday that it will postpone its fall sports season, joining the Pac-12 and Big Ten in pausing play out of concern for the welfare of student-athletes during the coronavirus pandemic.

Emory Sports Cardiologist discusses athlete's heart risks following COVID-19

FOX 5’s Justin Felder spoke with Dr. Jonathan Kim who is the Chief of Sports Cardiology at Emory University to find out more about the condition and how COVID-19 might create a heart issue with athletes.

Kennesaw State fall football postponed

The Big South Conference announced Wednesday that it will postpone all fall sports with the intention of playing a spring season. That includes the Kennesaw State Owls football program.

'We Want To Play' movement unsuccessful with Big Ten, Pac-12

Just a day after a handful of Power 5 college football players came together and crafted a message in support of playing the 2020 season, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, two of the biggest conferences in college athletics voted to postpone fall sports.

SEC and ACC continue on path to football after major conferences cancel

After the Big Ten and the Pac-12 announced their decisions to postpone their football seasons, both the Southeastern Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference say they are staying the course.

Big Ten, Pac-12 pull plug on fall football amid pandemic

The Big Ten and Pac-12 called off their fall football seasons on Tuesday because of concerns about COVID-19, taking two of college football's five power conferences out of a crumbling season.

Pac-12, Big Ten officials put 2020 season on hold

The Big Ten and Pac-12 won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, taking two of college football's five power conferences out of a crumbling season amid the pandemic.

High 5 alum left with tough choice as UMass cancels football season

Some High 5 Sports alumni are being left with difficult choices as schools and conferences postpone or cancel their football seasons because of COVID-19. Among those is linebacker Chinedu Ogbonna, a former Wheeler High School star, now a standout defensive player at the University of Massachusetts.

Justin Fields' father supports former Harrison star's decision to play

College football players all across the country are coming together to speak out against the cancellation of the 2020 season, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. One of the players leading the way as a voice for his fellow athletes is former Harrison High School quarterback Justin Fields.

Bulldogs add Arkansas, Mississippi State to football schedule

The Southeastern Conference announced additional opponents for the conference's football teams. The Georgia Bulldogs added a home game against Mississippi State and a road trip to Arkansas in the SEC's new plan.

ACC releases 2020 football schedule

The Atlantic Coast Conference released its 2020 football schedule on Thursday, with the season set to start on Sept. 10.

University of Connecticut first FBS team to cancel 2020 football season

Newly-independent UConn announced it will suspend its football program for this year, citing COVID-19 health concerns, making it the first FBS team to cancel its season.