Thunderstorms threaten Florida versus Campbell college football game in Gainesville

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Thunderstorms threaten Florida versus Campbell college football game in Gainesville
Summary

The Florida Gators host the Campbell Fighting Camels at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday evening. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast on SEC Network+ and streaming on ESPN+. National Weather Service forecasters in Jacksonville predict a 60% chance of rain throughout the day, particularly between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET. Conditions may include lightning, gusty winds, and heavy downpours, while high temperatures are expected to reach 91 degrees with heat index values peaking near 105 degrees. A 30% chance of storms persists into the evening before 8 p.m. ET. Ted Emrich and Fozzy Whittaker are assigned to call the broadcast from the venue.

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  • Florida plays Campbell at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET.
  • The National Weather Service reports a 60% chance of rain throughout the day.
  • Strong storms could bring heavy downpours, lightning, and gusty winds to the stadium area.
  • The game will be broadcast nationally on SEC Network+ with streaming available on ESPN+.
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  • 2:43 PMYahoo SportsWeather could impact Florida vs Campbell in the Swamp on Saturday
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Here's the weather report for Saturday's college football game between the Florida Gators and Campbell Fighting Camels inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

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