Many programs, including Nebraska, USC, Ohio State, and Texas, have also canceled spring games. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule is one of the strongest voices against spring games in this new era. He and other coaches believe it's only an opportunity for their players to get poached by other schools or injured.

Mike Gundy is a fan of Bedlam in April, and he’s not talking about softball. The Oklahoma State football coach pitched the idea that the Cowboys should pair up with OU for a spring scrimmage rather than the fan showcase type of events that programs are moving toward in spring.

There is a growing number of college football programs who are canceling their spring games. Auburn football is the latest school to do that this year, per On3. The Tigers are joining more than a dozen other schools including Michigan State,