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Lightning Halts BYUArizona Game After First Quarter

Lightning safety protocols forced a pause with no restart time announced.

Overview

  • Officials stopped play at about 5:50 p.m. local time in Tucson after lightning was detected within eight miles of Arizona Stadium.
  • The game paused after one quarter with BYU leading 14-7.
  • BYU held a 171-96 yardage edge at the stoppage, according to a local analyst.
  • All Sports Tucson’s Kevin Murphy reported the delay on X, which was carried by EssentiallySports.
  • No resumption time had been announced as coverage described the situation as developing, and it was BYU’s first weather delay since 2022.