As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the globe, it remains to be seen how long it will take for things to get back to “normal.”

It is still up in the air when the college football season starts up this fall, but there are reasons for optimism.

In an interview with ESPN on Monday, College Football Playoff director Bill Hancock said the organization is still planning to hold a Playoff this season:

“We’re planning on a CFP,” he said. “That’s what our staff is doing as we speak. Planning for it on time.”

When asked what would happen if there wasn’t a season, Hancock said, “It’s too soon to speculate.”

“It’s only April,” he said. “It’s just too soon. It’s premature. The decision about whether to have a season and a CFP won’t be made by the coaches and commissioners. It will be made by the medical people. We have to be prepared, and we will be prepared, to have a CFP.”

That’s obviously good news for college football fans who are anxious for good news these days. Will the Playoff be able to be held in January, like normal, or will it get pushed back a bit? There’s a lot we don’t know at this stage, but answers could be coming soon.