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Thunderstorms delay Orange Blossom Classic between FAMU and South Carolina State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 7:22 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Thunderstorms delay Orange Blossom Classic between FAMU and South Carolina State

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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7:22 PMYahoo Sports — FAMU football vs South Carolina State in weather delay at Orange Blossom Classic

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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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