Texas A&M-Florida game resumes after a 45-minute lightning delay

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Texas A&M-Florida game was halted Saturday for a 45-minutes lightning delay.

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Texas A&M-Florida game was halted Saturday for a 45-minutes lightning delay.

The game was halted at the end of the first quarter with the Aggies leading 10-0.

Southeastern Conference policy dictates games must be stopped for at least 30 minutes if lightning is detected within 8 miles of the stadium. The clock restarts with every subsequent nearby strike detected.

Florida quarterback Graham Mertz warms up before an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz warms up before an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

The delay could be timely for the Gators (1-1). Texas A&M (1-1) scored on its first two possessions despite playing without starting quarterback Conner Weigman. Freshman Marcel Reed made his first career start and completed 8 of 10 passes for 94 yards, including a 29-yard TD pass to Theo Melin Ohrstrom. Reed also scrambled for 30 yards.

Veteran quarterback Graham Mertz started for Florida after missing last week’s game with a concussion. Highly touted freshman DJ Lagway replaced Mertz after one series, an indication that embattled coach Billy Napier plans to split snaps between the two against Texas A&M.

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Florida head coach Billy Napier, left, and Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko greet each other before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida head coach Billy Napier, left, and Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko greet each other before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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