Thunderstorms delay Orange Blossom Classic between FAMU and South Carolina State
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Orange Blossom Classic between Florida A&M and South Carolina State is currently delayed due to thunderstorms at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Teams were forced to clear the field during warmups, preventing the originally scheduled 3 p.m. kickoff. Officials have not yet confirmed a new start time for the game. Both teams entered the matchup with 1-0 records. The game is scheduled for broadcast on ESPN. A standard weather protocol typically requires a 30-minute delay clock to be reset upon each lightning strike in the area.
- •The Orange Blossom Classic is in a weather delay at Hard Rock Stadium.
- •Thunderstorms prevented the scheduled 3 p.m. kickoff.
- •Both Florida A&M and South Carolina State entered the game with 1-0 records.
- •No new start time for the contest has been confirmed.
- •Lightning strikes typically trigger a 30-minute reset on the game clock.
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Why FAMU football got muffled by South Carolina State in Miami
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — FAMU football vs South Carolina State in weather delay at Orange Blossom Classic
"The Orange Blossom Classic football game between FAMU and South Carolina State is under a weather delay at Miami Gardens’ Hard Rock Stadium.
"South Carolina State dominated FAMU football in the Orange Blossom Classic at Miami Gardens’ Hard Rock Stadium. Here’s what went wrong.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 12:59 AMWhy FAMU football got muffled by South Carolina State in Miami
South Carolina State dominated FAMU football in the Orange Blossom Classic at Miami Gardens’ Hard Rock Stadium. Here’s what went wrong.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 7:22 PMFAMU football vs South Carolina State in weather delay at Orange Blossom Classic
The Orange Blossom Classic football game between FAMU and South Carolina State is under a weather delay at Miami Gardens’ Hard Rock Stadium.
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