Ten UCF Knights Players Opt to Sit Out 2020 Season Due to COVID-19 Concerns

By  //  September 1, 2020

one of the players include QB Darriel Mack Jr.

Ten UCF football players have opted not to play during the 2020 season over concerns about COVID-19, head coach Josh Heupel said. (UCF Image)

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (WKMG) – Ten UCF football players have opted not to play during the 2020 season over concerns about COVID-19, head coach Josh Heupel said.

The players who have filed paperwork to skip the season are: redshirt junior quarterback Darriel Mack Jr.; redshirt senior defensive back Tay Gowan; redshirt junior defensive lineman Khalia Davis; defensive lineman Mason Cholewa; cornerback Devunte Dawson; offensive linemen Allan Adams; defensive back Elijah Benoit; defensive lineman Kendrick Wilson; Lamarius Benson; and Adrian Medley.

Heupel said he supports those who made the decision.

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