As word spread Sunday about the potential demise of the college football season, one star player was advocating to keep the game alive.
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, of Cartersville, Ga., said last week he had considered opting out of this season when he was unsure what college football would look like going forward amid the coronavirus pandemic. He is now confident in Clemson’s ability to keep himself and his teammates safe.
ESPN and Sports Illustrated reported Sunday that Power Five commissioners met to discuss the possibility of not playing this fall. Furthermore, speculation is that the Big Ten has already made the decision to abort the season.
In a series of tweets Sunday, Lawrence appealed for creating an environment “where we can play the game that all of us love.”
Lawrence continued on Twitter suggesting that sending players home could potentially expose them to a greater risk to the coronavirus.
Lawrence led Clemson to a national title in 2019. He was 25-0 as a starter until he and Clemson fell to LSU in the national title game last January.
The Atlantic Coast Conference has plans to play 11-game season. The junior is considered a front-runner for the Heisman Trophy and a likely No. 1 overall pick in the next NFL draft should he leave college early.
