Hurricane Isaias to impact Alabama-Georgia game as forecast updates
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Hurricane Isaias is predicted to make landfall near the Alabama Gulf Coast Friday night, with significant implications for the college football game between Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs. The latest forecast indicates that Tuscaloosa will experience conditions from the storm Saturday afternoon, affecting the 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff. As a precaution, Tropical Storm warnings are in place, and ESPN's "College GameDay" will relocate its broadcast indoors. Current weather predictions for kickoff suggest cloudy skies with highs in the mid-60s and a slight chance of rain, while stronger winds and rain are expected to pass the area by game time.
- •Kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- •Tropical storm warning currently in effect for Tuscaloosa.
- •Hurricane Isaias expected to weaken by kickoff time.
- •ESPN's "College GameDay" will broadcast from inside Coleman Coliseum.
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Is Trump attending Georgia-Alabama with Hurricane Isaias coming? Latest report
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — What is latest Hurricane Isaias weather forecast for Alabama-Georgia?
"Set to make landfall Friday night, what kind of impact will Hurricane Isaias have on the Alabama-Georgia game? Here is the latest forecast.
"Here's the latest report on if President Donald Trump is attending Georgia vs. Alabama in Tuscaloosa with Hurricane Isaias coming.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 7:42 PMIs Trump attending Georgia-Alabama with Hurricane Isaias coming? Latest report
Here's the latest report on if President Donald Trump is attending Georgia vs. Alabama in Tuscaloosa with Hurricane Isaias coming.
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 7:30 PMWhat is latest Hurricane Isaias weather forecast for Alabama-Georgia?
Set to make landfall Friday night, what kind of impact will Hurricane Isaias have on the Alabama-Georgia game? Here is the latest forecast.
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