First Football Game Interrupted by Inclement Weather

While the start of football games had been previously delayed due to inclement weather (most notably snow), the first game to be interrupted by weather was the 7:00 p.m., September 11, 2010, game (carried on ESPN2) against the University of Oregon Ducks. A severe thunderstorm with lightning in the area caused a 70-minute game delay during the game. Players left the field and fans were advised to take shelter in Thompson-Boling Arena and return to the stadium when play could be resumed. The Ducks, in the first match-up with the VOLS, won 48-13.