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LSU-Clemson delayed due to lightning. Here’s the latest.
The Advocate • • general
Key Points:
- LSU's season opener against Clemson has been delayed to an 8:40 p.m. kickoff due to lightning strikes near Tiger Stadium, with the delay potentially being the latest kickoff in LSU's history.
- The original kickoff time was set for 6:49 p.m. on ABC, but safety concerns during warm-ups led to a 90-minute delay.
- Despite the delay and emptying of the stadium, LSU students remained engaged by singing and waving towels during the rain.
- This game marks the beginning of LSU's first season under head coach Lane Kiffin, while Clemson enters its 19th season under coach Dabo Swinney, aiming to improve on last year's 7-6 record.
- Officials will continue monitoring weather conditions, and the story will be updated as more information becomes available.
