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Florida State vs. Alabama in lightning delay in second quarter

Sep 5, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12) takes a snap under center during the game with East Carolina at Saban Field in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

There is another lightning delay in the Florida State vs. Alabama game as lightning was detected within eight miles of Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The score is currently 21-13 in favor of Florida State. Alabama freshman wide receiver Cederian Morgan scored a 21-yard receiving touchdown before the lightning delay, and Florida State will have the ball when the game resumes.

In order to resume the game, NCAA protocol says there must be 30 minutes of no lightning in an eight-mile radius of the stadium.

The opening kickoff was pushed from 2:45 p.m. CT to 4:15 p.m. CT due to a lightning delay, and now, the first half will not come to an end for at least 30 or more minutes.

There is 2:36 on the clock. Alabama has two timeouts. Florida State has three timeouts.

Stay tuned for updates about the weather and when the game will resume.

UPDATE: The game will resume at 6:05 p.m. CT. There will also be no halftime. The teams will return to their sidelines after the second quarter finishes, and the third quarter will begin shortly after.

Matthew Mason is a writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine with four years of experience covering Alabama athletics. Mason, a senior at The University of Alabama, began covering Alabama athletics for The Crimson White in 2023 and became a Staff Writer in 2024 before joining TDA in May of 2025. Mason crafts engaging articles that showcase his unique analytical skills and deep knowledge of Alabama football as well as his ability to tell captivating stories. Follow him on X at MatthewMason__

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