2021 Governor’s Cup Cancelled Due to COVID-19

January 19, 2021 Owen Peyton Taylor

Another cancellation in the sports world has come at the hands of the coronavirus.

On Tuesday, it was announced that the annual Governor’s Cup matchup in Pearl between Mississippi State and Ole Miss has been cancelled.

A joint statement by both teams has been released.

“Due to scheduling and logistical challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ole Miss and Mississippi State have agreed that the Governor’s Cup game in Pearl will not be played this year. While we are disappointed for our loyal fans in the Jackson area, we look forward to seeing our storied rivalry renewed during the scheduled three-game series April 16-18.”