Ball State, Buffalo football MACtion game in lightning delay | Latest updates
Ball State and Buffalo football's MACtion game is in a lightning delay. Here's what we know right now.
MUNCIE - The Mid-American Conference matchup between Buffalo and Ball State was delayed due to lightning striking within an eight-mile radius of Scheumann Stadium. The game, scheduled for 7:35 p.m. ET, was postponed approximately 25 minutes before kickoff at 7:10 p.m. ET, resulting in a new scheduled kickoff time of 7:45 p.m. ET. This delay stems from NCAA rules mandating a 30-minute delay whenever lightning is detected in the area, with the timer resetting for each new lightning strike.
Ball State, who recently suffered an overtime loss to UMass, will attempt to bounce back during this midweek game against Buffalo, who aims to maintain their chances at a MAC Championship berth with a win. This marks the first visit to Muncie for Buffalo head coach Pete Lembo, who previously coached Ball State from 2011-15. This story will be updated if further delays occur.
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