Florida vs. Texas A&M weather updates: Latest news on Week 3 college football matchup as lightning delays contest

Just one quarter into Saturday’s game, Texas A&M and Florida entered a weather delay.

The game, which is being played at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, is currently paused while bad weather passes in the area.

Both teams entered the game at 1-1 this season. In Week 1, the Gators had a disappointing 41-17 loss to Miami while the Aggies fell 23-13 to Notre Dame. 

Here are the latest updates on the weather for Texas A&M vs. Florida and how the forecast could affect the matchup.

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Google News Texas A&M vs. Florida weather updates

A lightning strike in the area delayed Saturday afternoon’s game between Texas A&M and Florida after the first quarter.

Lightening has been detected within 8 miles of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The game has been delayed. We’ll update when we have more information.#GigEm pic.twitter.com/7VXiypb015

— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) September 14, 2024

Before the delay, the Aggies had just taken a 10-0 lead into the second quarter after a touchdown from TE Theo Melin Ohstrom.

Tight end tuddy @TheodorMelin ❕#GigEm | #BTHOflorida https://t.co/ZxJeaLeJWj pic.twitter.com/Mpm4iblKHg

— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) September 14, 2024

Barring any more lightning in the area, the game will reportedly resume at 5:17 p.m. ET, per 247Sports’ Graham Hall.

Google News Gainesville weather forecast for Texas A&M vs Florida 

The forecast in Gainesville is worth monitoring as the teams look to return to the field. Per the Weather Channel, here’s a look at how the weather at the game site is forecasted in the coming hours.

While the forecast looks promising for the estimated 5:17 p.m. ET start time, the teams would have to wait longer if the lightning resumes.