Latest updates, kickoff time
The Tuscaloosa News • • sports
Key Points:
- The Alabama vs Florida State game at Bryant-Denny Stadium experienced multiple weather delays due to repeated lightning strikes within eight miles, causing warm-ups to be paused several times.
- The 30-minute delay clock restarted with each lightning strike, significantly postponing the start of the game, which was initially scheduled earlier in the afternoon.
- After a substantial delay, warm-ups resumed at 3:35 p.m. CT, with kickoff rescheduled for 4:15 p.m. CT.
- Fans remained in the stadium during the rain delay, with Alabama students engaging in the Florida State war chant despite the weather interruptions.
- The NCAA weather policy mandates a 30-minute delay after lightning detection within eight miles, requiring teams to leave the field until the area is clear for a continuous 30 minutes before play can resume.
