Mother Nature just dropped a bomb on Jordan-Hare Stadium tonight! The Auburn vs Southern Miss showdown, originally set for a 6:55 p.m. CT kickoff, has been put on hold because lightning got detected within eight miles of the venue. Both teams are off the field, straight into their locker rooms, and everyone’s just stuck waiting.
Lightning Strikes, Fans Hold Fast
Seriously, talk about a buzzkill! The public address system told fans to seek shelter in surrounding buildings, but get this: it doesn’t sound like anyone’s actually bailing. That’s true dedication right there. You know these fans are absolutely champing at the bit to see some action, even if they have to brave a little weather delay. They’re not heading for the exits, showing that commitment runs deep in this stadium.
Early Season Momentum on Ice
And who can blame ’em for wanting to stay? Both these squads are coming into this game hot after winning their season openers. Auburn just squeezed out a tough 17-16 victory against Baylor last weekend. Southern Miss, on the other hand, absolutely torched Alcorn State, winning 49-3. So yeah, there’s some serious momentum on both sides looking to keep that winning streak alive, which makes this delay extra frustrating for everyone.
Right now, the game remains delayed until the weather system rolls on through. Everyone’s just gotta hang tight and wait for the all-clear. Let’s hope for a quick break in the storm so these guys can get back out there and settle who’s got the early season edge!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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