Auburn Tigers vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles delayed: What to know amid lightning near Jordan-Hare stadium

Severe weather conditions in the area have forced a delay in Auburn vs Southern Miss, meaning the game will not begin at its originally scheduled time.

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The Auburn Tigers are set to host the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday evening, with the game originally scheduled to kick off at 7:45 p.m. ET.

However, severe weather conditions in the area have forced a delay, meaning the game will not begin at its originally scheduled time.

Lightning causes Auburn game delay

Justin Hokanson, who covers Auburn for On3, shared an update on X after lightning was detected within eight miles of the stadium area. Fans were asked to seek shelter.

"Lightning has been detected within 8 miles. Fans are asked to take shelter. The start of the game may be delayed until the threat of severe weather passes," Hokanson tweeted on X.

The delay was later confirmed by a local newspaper's X account, which reported that the matchup between the Tigers and Golden Eagles had been delayed because of lightning.

Auburn reporter Tyler Raley also shared information from an announcement made by Jordan-Hare Stadium public address announcer Ric Smith, who said lightning had been detected within 10 miles of the venue.

There is currently no confirmation on the revised kickoff time.

This story is being updated.

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