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Texas is latest to scrap spring game

Texas has canceled its annual Orange & White spring scrimmage, as Coach Steve Sarkisian stated, 'It's time to find a new way to develop players and preserve their bodies amid longer schedules.'
Nebraska's Coach Matt Rhule expressed concerns about player poaching through the transfer portal, leading to the decision to likely forgo their spring game.
Approximately half of the 68 Power Four schools have announced dates for spring games as of Thursday.
SEC spokesman Chuck Dunlap stated that not conducting a spring game is at the discretion of the school, noting past instances of such decisions.

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Omaha World-Herald

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Texas is latest to scrap spring game

AUSTIN, Texas — College football's annual rite of spring seems to be withering.

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Texas is the latest school to cancel its spring game, a college tradition that appears to be fading - Seymour Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — College football’s annual rite of spring seems to be withering. Texas became the latest major program Thursday to ditch or change it’s annual spring scrimmage that has long been a staple for fans eager to see the rising stars of their program and get a peek into the upcoming season. Coach Steve Sarkisian announced there would be no Orange & White scrimmage this year, citing the wear and tear of playing 30 games over the last…

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