(WSVN) - Florida International University has announced all intercollegiate competition has been delayed through Sept. 16.

FIU Athletics posted a statement on Twitter, Thursday morning.

Part of the statement reads, “We are making this decision in an abundance of caution. We are working with Conference USA and the FIU Board of Trustees. If additional decisions are made, we will share those with the university community.”

The panthers’ football season was originally scheduled to start on Sept. 3 in a game against Jacksonville State.

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