UW Huskies Football suspends team activities due to COVID-19 cases

UW Football pauses team activities

Q13's Ian Furness explains how it could impact the race for the Pac-12 Championship.

SEATTLE - The University of Washington Huskies Football program has suspended all team activities because of an increase in positive COVID-19 tests.

According to a statement from the UW Atheltic Department, the program has paused all team-related football activities.

Practice on Wednesday was canceled while the team undergoes further PCR tests.

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It was not immediately clear what the impact would be on Saturday's game against the Oregon Ducks.

Q13's Ian Furness said if the Huskies do not play this weekend, they will finish with a 3-1 record and win the Pac-12 North, sending UW to the Championship game.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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