Apple Cup canceled

The Apple Cup between Washington and Washington State scheduled for Friday in Pullman was canceled Sunday due to the Cougars not having enough scholarship players available because of positive COVID- 19 tests and contact tracing.

The cancellation raises the possibility that the instate rivals will not play for the f irst time since 1944, although there could be potential options for playing at the end of the season should neither team end up in the Pac- 12 championship game.

Also, the Mountain West announced Friday’s scheduled game between Fresno State and San Diego State will be declared a no- contest because Fresno State doesn’t have enough available players because of contact tracing from COVID- 19.

Swinney upset over cancellation

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said his team met the medical standard to play against Florida State and believes the Seminoles called off the game because of reasons other than COVID- 19.

“This game was not canceled because of COVID. COVID was just an excuse to cancel the game,” said Swinney, who added that “to me the Florida State administration forfeited the game.”

The No. 4 Tigers had arrived in Tallahassee, Fla., on Friday when they learned a reserve offensive lineman had tested positive.

Clemson administrators offered additional testing to satisfy Florida State’s hesitation and playing the game later in the week. All suggestions were turned down and the Atlantic Coast Conference said medical personnel from both sides could not agree it would be safe to play.

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Alabama is a unanimous No. 1 in the Associated Press poll, and Northwestern moved up to No. 11 for its best ranking in 24 years. ... Boise State defeated host Hawaii 40- 32 late Saturday night.