Weather delays affect multiple college football games on ESPN

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Weather delays affect multiple college football games on ESPN
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Weather delays impacted college football coverage across ESPN platforms on September 19. Games including Clemson vs. North Carolina and Florida State vs. Alabama faced significant interruptions. Clemson's game extended due to a 2.5-hour delay, while Florida State vs. Alabama experienced two delays totaling nearly two hours. Network adjustments included moving matches to alternate channels to accommodate the schedule shifts caused by inclement weather, which has become increasingly common in recent weeks.

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  • Clemson's game against North Carolina delayed by 2.5 hours.
  • Florida State vs. Alabama saw two weather delays, pushing kickoff.
  • Delays led to games being shifted to alternate ESPN channels.
  • NCAA lightning rules govern weather-related stoppages.
  • Delays have occurred in multiple college games this season.
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A number of delays shifted games around ESPN’s platforms.

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