OXFORD, Ohio — Two Ohio college football programs won’t suit up Saturday after one team’s health status was put into question.

Kent State University was scheduled to play Miami University (OH) on Saturday at noon but the game was canceled due to Kent State having roster issues related to positive COVID-19 tests and subsequent contact tracing, according to a statement by the Mid-American Conference.

This is the second time a game in the MAC has been canceled this season, and the second time Miami has had an opponent cancel a contest due to coronavirus-related concerns. The RedHawks had its annual Battle of the Bricks rivalry game against Ohio University canceled after the Bobcats had COVID-19 issues on its roster ahead of the scheduled Nov. 17 game.

Miami Coach Chuck Martin told WCPO in Cincinnati that his team would try to schedule a game by Wednesday afternoon, but if unable, then his team would focus on their next game versus winless Bowling Green State University on Dec. 12.

Kent State issued a statement on the game, which said the Golden Flashes were turning their attention to doing what they can to prepare for their final home game Dec. 12 against Ohio.

The game was deemed a no contest.

College football fans in Ohio are also now watching football activities in Ann Arbor as the University of Michigan has halted team activities through Monday, including the cancelation of the Wolverines’ game Saturday against Maryland.

According to a statement by Michigan Athletics, the decision to pause in-person football activities was made in consultation with medical professionals and the local health department.

"The decision by our medical professionals to stop practices and cancel this Saturday's game against Maryland was made with the health, safety and welfare of the student-athletes, coaches and staff as our utmost priority," said Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics. "We have seen an increase in the number of student-athletes unavailable to compete due to positive (COVID-19) tests and associated contact tracing due to our most recent antigen and PCR testing results."

Michigan players and personnel will continue testing and the team hopes to return to team activities Monday.

The Wolverines are scheduled to play Ohio State University in “The Game” on Dec. 12 at noon. If Michigan is unable to return to play by then and must cancel the game, it puts the Buckeyes’ ability to play in the Big Ten Championship at risk due to the games-played amount requirement currently in place.