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Lightning delays Auburn football and Southern Miss kickoff at Jordan-Hare Stadium

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 11:44 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Lightning delays Auburn football and Southern Miss kickoff at Jordan-Hare Stadium
Summary

Auburn football and Southern Miss delayed their scheduled 6:55 p.m. CT kickoff on September 12 following the detection of lightning within 8 miles of Jordan-Hare Stadium. Venue officials issued a directive for fans in attendance to seek shelter in nearby buildings as inclement weather moved through the area. Both teams exited the field and returned to their respective locker rooms shortly before the game was set to begin. There is no immediate indication of a restart time, as officials wait for the storm to pass. Auburn enters the matchup following a 17-16 win over Baylor last weekend, while Southern Miss opened its season with a 49-3 victory against Alcorn State. The game remains in a weather-related holding pattern.

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By the Numbers
  • •Lightning was detected within 8 miles of Jordan-Hare Stadium
  • •Both teams returned to locker rooms following the weather announcement
  • •The game was originally scheduled to kick off at 6:55 p.m. CT
  • •Auburn and Southern Miss both won their respective season openers
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What they're saying
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Auburn football and Southern Miss isn't set to start on time, as lightning has been detected nearby and delayed the contest.

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Southern Miss football vs. Auburn is in a weather delay, with lightning detected near Jordan-Hare Stadium.

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