JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State football home opener with Eastern Kentucky has been delayed due to weather.
The delay came in the middle of the second quarter as a thunderstorm passed through Calhoun County. The delay started at 6:52 p.m. CT and will last 30 minutes past the last lightning strike in an eight-mile radius of AmFirst Stadium.
The Weather Channel gives a 24% chance of rain for the six and seven o’clock hours as scattered showers come through East Alabama. Another concern is the heat. As of 5:55 p.m., Jacksonville had a feel-like temperature of 105℉, with a temperature of 95℉.
The Gamecocks led 21-0 at the time of the delay thanks to three touchdowns by Jamill Williams, who connected with Caden Creel. There was 11:30 left in the second quarter.
The Gamecocks season started with a 33-7 blowout loss to North Dakota State as the Bison scored the final 26 points of the game. Jax State was held under 200 yards for the first time since 2021.
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What channel is Jacksonville State vs Eastern Kentucky football on today?
- TV Channel: N/A
- Livestream:ESPN+
Jacksonville State vs. Eastern Kentucky will only be streamed via ESPN+.
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Jacksonville State vs Eastern Kentucky football kickoff date, time
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 5
- Start time: 6 p.m. CT
- Location: AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama
The Jacksonville State vs. Eastern Kentucky game starts at 6 p.m. Saturday from AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama.
Maxwell Donaldson covers high school sports, Jax State athletics, the outdoors in Alabama and more for the Gadsden Times and USA TODAY Network. Find him on Twitter/X @_Max_Donaldson and contact him at MDonaldson@usatodayco.com.
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