# College football game delays due to lightning

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/college-football-game-delays-due-to-lightning
> Updated: 2026-09-12T23:44:15.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

On September 12, 2026, lightning activity caused delays for multiple college football games in the United States.

At Jordan-Hare Stadium, the Auburn Tigers home opener against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles was delayed around 6:20 p.m. after lightning was detected within an eight-mile radius. Fans were instructed to seek shelter prior to the scheduled 6:45 p.m. central kickoff.

Similarly, the game between the Clemson Tigers and the Georgia Southern Eagles at Memorial Stadium faced delays due to lightning strikes detected within eight miles of the stadium. Following safety protocols, lightning sirens were activated, pushing the original 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff time back indefinitely as officials monitored the weather.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Auburn vs. Southern Miss game delayed by lightning

The Auburn Tigers vs. Southern Miss Golden Miss game has been delayed due to lightning detected near Jordan-Hare Stadium.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/auburn-vs-southern-miss-game-delayed-by-lightning

### 2026-09-12: Clemson vs. Georgia Southern game delayed by lightning

The Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles game at Memorial Stadium has been delayed due to lightning strikes within eight miles of the venue.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clemson-vs-georgia-southern-game-delayed-by-lightning

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