ATHENS, Ga. — The No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs and Austin Peay Governors are in a weather delay as the game heads to halftime.
Storms are currently moving through north Georgia and metro Atlanta, Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Ashley Kramlich said.
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It’s unclear how long the delay will last.
The Bulldogs led 14-3 going into halftime.
🚨 WEATHER DELAY 🚨
— Georgia Bulldogs (@UGAAthletics) September 6, 2025
Play has been suspended as lightning has been detected within eight miles of Sanford Stadium.
Play will resume 30 minutes after the last detected lightning strike. pic.twitter.com/H6ZjgyrR7X
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Kickoff came a little sooner than expected for the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs and the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday afternoon.
Due to anticipated weather later in the day, the Bulldogs and Governors will now kick off at 2:30 p.m., instead of 3:30 p.m.
ALERT: Georgia-Austin Peay Game Time Moved Up to 2:30 p.m.
— Georgia Bulldogs (@UGAAthletics) September 6, 2025
Due to anticipated weather later in the day, Saturday’s football game between Georgia and Austin Peay will now be played at 2:30 p.m., instead of the scheduled 3:30 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. Dawg Walk will take place at… pic.twitter.com/DRQOf9aLOF
Over in Atlanta, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets were scheduled for their home opener at 3:30 p.m. at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
But as storms moved through, the game was delayed just minutes before kickoff. Fans were told to leave their seats and take shelter.
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