Lightning delays kickoff between Pitt and UCF at Acrisure Stadium
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

The non-conference college football game between the Pitt Panthers and the UCF Knights at Acrisure Stadium is delayed due to inclement weather. Lightning in the area prompted an official hold on the 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff, with stadium officials directing fans to take cover. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the Pittsburgh region, and the game is subject to a 30-minute rolling clock for every lightning strike within eight miles of the stadium. Both teams enter the matchup after securing wins in their respective season openers. The Panthers previously defeated Miami (Ohio), while the Knights posted a victory over Bethune-Cookman. ESPN2 is set to broadcast the contest once play resumes. Officials have not yet provided a revised kickoff time as the weather situation continues to be monitored.
- •The kickoff for Pitt vs. UCF is officially delayed due to local lightning strikes.
- •Stadium officials instructed fans to take cover following a weather alert at Acrisure Stadium.
- •A 30-minute rolling delay timer resets with every lightning strike within eight miles of the venue.
- •The game is scheduled to be broadcast on ESPN2.
- •Both teams enter the game with 1-0 records from their Week 1 matchups.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — UCF football game vs. Pitt enters weather delay
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — Pitt vs UCF weather updates: Latest on Week 2 football game
"Inclement weather in the Pittsburgh area could impact Saturday's Pitt vs. UCF game. Here's the latest weather updates.
"The UCF Knights and Pittsburgh Panthers will have to wait out a weather delay at Acrisure Stadium.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 7:25 PMUCF football game vs. Pitt enters weather delay
The UCF Knights and Pittsburgh Panthers will have to wait out a weather delay at Acrisure Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 7:24 PMPitt vs UCF weather updates: Latest on Week 2 football game
Inclement weather in the Pittsburgh area could impact Saturday's Pitt vs. UCF game. Here's the latest weather updates.
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