The matchup between No. 6 Miami and No. 23 South Florida has been halted due to weather.
Lightning was detected within eight miles of Hard Rock Stadium at roughly 5:25 p.m. ET. wiith Miami 14-3. There was 13:45 left in the second quarter when the teams were told to exit the field. Fans in the stadium were told to seek shelter while the teams headed to their locker rooms.
The forecast in Miami Gardens, Florida shows thunderstorms are expected until 7 p.m. ET, according to AccuWeather.
Miami-South Florida weather updates: Game still in delay
Lightning is still in the area and the game is still suspended. The CW Network, which is broadcasting the game, said the game will resume at 7:07 p.m. ET. It was originally slated to resume at 6:07 p.m. ET.
College football lightning rules
NCAA rules state games must be delayed or must stop if lightning is detected within a six-mile radius of the stadium. Teams cannot return to the field until there is no lightning in the area for 30 uninterrupted minutes. The clock to resume plays resets with each lightning strike in the radius.
After there is no lightning in the area for 30 minutes, teams are then allowed a 10-minute warm-up before play can begin or resume.
