UB athletics launches fundraising campaign aimed to defray Covid-19 expenses Rachel Lenzi News Sports Reporter Sep 2, 2020 Sep 2, 2020 Updated Feb 17, 2026 0 The University at Buffalo football team has been picked to finish second in the Mid-American Conference's East Division, in the MAC coaches poll. Sharon Cantillon/Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Rachel Lenzi News Sports Reporter The University at Buffalo athletic department has been diligent in its pursuit of limiting the spread of Covid-19.kAm&q 2E9=6E:4 5:C64E@C |2C< p=?FEE E@=5 %96 }6HD @? (65?6D52J E92E :? a `^a >@?E9D @7 32D6=:?6 E6DE:?8[ E96C6 92G6 366? @?=J D6G6? A@D:E:G6 r@G:5\`h E6DED :? 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'It's disheartening': Spike in campus Covid-19 cases causes concern Faculty, students and administrators are struggling at the beginning of an unusual semester taking place in the middle of a pandemic.
MAC commissioner: Conference worked behind the scenes to evaluate return to football When the Big Ten announced Sept. 16 that it would start its football season Oct. 24, that accelerated the MAC’s move to play its season.
22 more UB students test positive for Covid-19 The University at Buffalo has confirmed 22 more Covid-19 cases among students living off campus, President Satish Tripathi reported in a messa…
UB athletic director on MAC postponing fall sports: 'Why risk it?' The decision, Mark Alnutt said, was based on the health, safety and well-being of college athletes, coaches and staff members.
