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Stanford-Cal game rescheduled for Dec. 1 because of smoke from Camp Fire

Cal and Stanford will play in two weeks instead of on Saturday. (Getty)
Cal and Stanford will play in two weeks instead of on Saturday. (Getty)

Smoke from the Camp Fire has rescheduled The Big Game until Dec. 1.

Cal and Stanford announced they would play Saturday’s scheduled game in two weeks because of the unhealthy air quality in Berkeley. The game, originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, will be played at 3 p.m. ET on Dec. 1.

The Pac-12 Championship Game will be played the night before, but with either Washington or Washington State set to win the Pac-12 North title, neither Cal or Stanford have to worry about that.

“On behalf of the campus community, I want to offer my prayers, support and condolences to those affected by the devastating wildfires in California, as well as my gratitude to the firefighters battling the blazes, the first responders and the thousands who are providing support,” Cal athletic director Jim Knowlton said in a statement. “We hope that the fires will soon be extinguished so that our friends, family and neighbors can begin the process of healing and recovery.”

The Camp Fire is the deadliest wildfire in California history. Over 60 people have died and over 600 people are still unaccounted for. The smoke from the fire has caused air quality issues all over northern California. Earlier Friday, Sacramento State and UC Davis announced they would be playing Saturday’s game in Reno, Nevada, at the University of Nevada’s stadium.

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Nick Bromberg is a writer for Yahoo Sports.

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