"We have been told that the pitch is perfectly playable, but we have also been informed that the match cannot proceed due to the stadium footprint (area surrounding the stadium) not being cleared, " added Lawwell.

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It also offers Big 12 schools a chance to expand their footprint into an area they rarely visit, both from a marketing and recruiting standpoint.

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