The 2021 Military Bowl football game between Boston College and East Carolina University, scheduled for Monday, December 27, has been canceled.

“Unfortunately,” said BC Athletic Director Pat Kraft, “due to cases of COVID-19 rising within our program since our arrival, along with season-ending injuries, opt-outs, and transfers, we just do not have enough players to field a team.”

BC reported that more than 40 players were unavailable to play.