Severe weather delays the LSU and Clemson football game at Tiger Stadium

NOLA.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Severe weather delays the LSU and Clemson football game at Tiger Stadium

Summary

Inclement weather forced a delay to the scheduled kickoff between LSU and Clemson at Tiger Stadium on September 5. Fans were evacuated from the seating area as a storm system moved over the venue. Despite the evacuation, many students remained in the stadium, singing during the delay while rain-themed songs played over the loudspeakers. Players were pulled from the field at 7 p.m. as conditions deteriorated. The postponement marks a delay for the start of the Lane Kiffin era at LSU. Officials have not provided an updated kickoff time for the contest.

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Key Details

•Inclement weather caused a delay to the LSU and Clemson game on September 5.
•Tiger Stadium underwent an evacuation during the storm.
•Players cleared the field at 7 p.m.
•Students remained in the student section during the delay.

Latest Updates

10:35 PMNOLA.com — LSU-Clemson won’t kick off on time as weather moves over Tiger Stadium. Here’s the latest. - NOLA.com

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LSU fans will now have to wait a little longer for the Lane Kiffin era to officially begin. Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by The Baton Rouge Clinic.
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