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Weather delays Jackson State home opener against Edward Waters

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Weather delays Jackson State home opener against Edward Waters

Summary

The Jackson State football home opener against Edward Waters at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium has been pushed back due to lightning and rain. The game, originally scheduled for September 5, experienced a delay after lightning was detected in the area surrounding the venue. Officials ordered all personnel to clear the field approximately two hours before the planned kickoff. The stadium entry time for fans was subsequently rescheduled to 5 p.m. CT. Organizers pushed the start time for the matchup back by 30 minutes to 6:30 p.m. CT. Both Jackson State and Edward Waters enter the contest with 1-0 records.

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By the Numbers

•Jackson State and Edward Waters face off at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.
•Lightning and rain forced a 30-minute delay for the home opener.
•Kickoff is now scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT on September 5.
•Stadium officials cleared the field two hours before the original start time.
•Both teams enter the game with undefeated 1-0 records.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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Jacksonville State football home opener vs. EKU enters weather delay as storms pass through East Alabama. Stay up to date with the delay here.
— Yahoo Sports