In a response to the Chinese coronarvirus pandemic, The University of Oklahoma will not allow tailgating on campus during football games this fall.  OU has canceled its homecoming events.

“In past years, a typical game day in Norman draws over 100,000 people to campus,” OU Vice President for University Operations Eric Conrad said in a statement. “While we realize these decisions will be disappointing to many, it is imperative that the university does its part to slow the spread of the virus on campus and in our community so we can protect each other.”

OU will only allow 25% of regular attendance at football games and everyone will be required to wear a mask during the games.

OU opens the season by hosting nonconference foe Missouri State on September 13.

OSU will prohibit tailgating on campus during football games and OSU has canceled portions of its homecoming events.