Cal vs. Washington State Canceled Hours Before Kickoff Because of COVID-19

Saturday's scheduled college football game between California and Washington State was canceled because of COVID-19.

According to CougFan.com, media members in the pressbox were informed of the decision after 2 p.m. ET for a game that was scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET.

Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports and The Athletic reported the game could not be played since Cal would have been down to two defensive linemen as a result of positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing.

The Pac-12 released a statement regarding the cancellation of the game:

Aside from the fact that the Pac-12 started its season far later than the SEC, ACC and Big 12, Cal and Washington State have had their schedules impacted significantly by COVID-19.

The Golden Bears' opener against Washington was canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the Cal program.

California vs. Arizona State was canceled the following week as well because the Sun Devils had positive tests, but Cal was able to reschedule and play UCLA that week instead.

As for Washington State, the Cougars had to cancel a game against Stanford last month since several Washington State players were in COVID-19 protocol.

While neither Cal nor Washington State have played many games this season, both teams have largely struggled when on the field.

The Golden Bears are just 1-3, although they are coming off an upset victory over an Oregon Ducks team that was then ranked No. 23.

Meanwhile, Washington State is 1-2 with its only win coming against Oregon State in its opener.

Neither California nor Washington State have any additional games scheduled for this season.