University of Texas-San Antonio football coach Jeff Traylor tested positive for COVID-19, the school announced earlier this afternoon.
Traylor received the positive result on Wednesday during routine testing protocols. He is now in isolation and is not experiencing any symptoms, the school said.
UTSA and Louisiana s Ragin Cajuns are set to play in the SERVPRO First Responders Bowl this Saturday in Dallas.
If Traylor is not cleared to travel with the team, associate head coach and offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. will serve as acting head coach for the game.
Traylor is in his first year as head coach of the UTSA Roadrunners. The team went 7-4 during the regular season and are making just the second bowl game in school history. The UTSA program only began in 2011, however.
Louisiana Ragin Cajun Director of Athletics Dr. Bryan Maggard joined me this morning to cover several topics, all of which have made for a fluidly busy week within the Athletic Department.
Maggard shared his thoughts about the aftermath of the Sun Belt Championship cancelation, the behind-the-scenes breakdown of the Bowl process and being selected for the SERVPRO First Responders Bowl, how Bowl payouts work and more.
He also answered questions about his communication process with head football coach Billy Napier when other schools are interested in him, whether an extension with Napier has been agreed upon, Napier s commitment to Louisiana, the GeauxForward Crowdfunding campaign, what he wants for Christmas, and more.
Louisiana Ragin Cajun head coach Billy Napier has been sought after by other programs a number of times over the last 12 months.
Napier turned down interest from Mississippi State last year, as well as South Carolina and Auburn this year, according to reports.
Louisiana s athletic department released the following statement regarding the situation:
Statement from the Department of Athletics
Billy Napier is committed to being the head coach of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, moving forward. Amidst recent speculation and media reports, the Louisiana Department of Athletics is confirming that Coach Napier will continue to lead the Ragin’ Cajuns Football program.
Louisiana Ragin Cajun head football coach Billy Napier joined me Monday morning for a 1 on 1 interview, as he has all season.
Napier was open about the team s disappointment in the Sun Belt Conference Championship game and describes where the disappointment level ranks in his many years of coaching football.
He also describes how the team will turn the page and prepare for the SERVPRO First Responders Bowl, the excitement the program has over playing in it, the practice schedule during Christmas week, the best way to celebrate Christmas, and more.
Plus, he responds to a question about whether he interviewed with Auburn over the weekend about their vacant head coaching position.
What bowl game does college football insider Brett McMurphy, formerly of ESPN and now with the Stadium Network, project the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns to play in this year?
For the third-consecutive week McMurphy, in his latest college football bowl projections, which he released on Tuesday, projects Louisiana to take part in the Camellia Bowl, which is scheduled for Christmas Day in Montgomery, Alabama.
11 bowl games, including the Bahamas Bowl, Fenway Bowl, Hawaii Bowl, Holiday Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl, Pinstripe Bowl, Quick Lane Bowl, Redbox Bowl, the LA Bowl, the Frisco Bowl, and Sun Bowl have all been canceled, which kind of makes things even a little more uncertain.