Lightning Delay Halts Florida State vs. Alabama Football Game in Second Quarter

Odessa Midland, TX, September 19, 2026 —

The highly anticipated football matchup between Florida State and Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was once again interrupted by weather. Play was suspended in the second quarter of the game due to lightning in the vicinity.

This marks the second such delay for the contest. The first lightning-induced stoppage occurred earlier in the game, highlighting the persistent severe weather conditions impacting the event.

According to reports, officials made the decision to halt all on-field activity for player and spectator safety as storms approached the stadium. The duration of the delay is typically dependent on the proximity and intensity of the lightning. No specific timeline for the game’s resumption was immediately available following the stoppage.

The exact score at the time of the second delay was not provided. Such interruptions are a common, albeit disruptive, feature of outdoor sporting events when safety is a concern, forcing teams and fans to wait for clear skies before resuming play.

Story summarized from the original created by HENRY SKLAR, Associated Press on www.yourbasin.com, see more information here.

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