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Lightning Halts Navy–UAB; Second Delay Leaves Game Paused in First Half

Lightning-safety rules paused a high-scoring first half, with outlets reporting differing timelines on any restart.

The Navy defense of Giuseppe Sessi, MarcAnthony Parker and Coleman Cauley take down UAB’s Solomon Beebe in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Navy’s Luke Hutchison celebrates a touchdown catch in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Sept. 06, 2025: Navy quarterback Blake Horvath throws a touchdown pass to Luke Hutchison in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers in NCAA football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
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Overview

  • Officials stopped play at 4:36 p.m. ET in Annapolis after lightning was detected within eight miles, announcing an indefinite postponement.
  • Navy sports information director Scott Strasemeier later said the contest was expected to resume at 5:36 p.m.
  • AL.com reported play briefly resumed before a second lightning delay, with the score tied 21-21 and 6:50 left in the second quarter.
  • Scoreboards instructed spectators to leave the seating bowl and seek shelter, and many fans departed the stadium and parking lot.
  • Before the stoppages, both offenses surged, including Navy QB Blake Horvath’s 63-yard touchdown to Luke Hutchison and UAB QB Jalen Kitna’s two scoring passes.