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UC DavisMercer FCS Kickoff Declared No Contest After Lightning Delay

Persistent lightning with heavy rain led officials to declare a no contest with all stats voided.

Overview

  • Play was halted after roughly a 90-minute weather delay with 7:30 remaining in the fourth quarter.
  • UC Davis, ranked No. 7, led No. 11 Mercer 23–17 when the game was stopped in Montgomery, Alabama.
  • Mercer announced the decision on social media and said all statistics were voided, with UC Davis issuing a similar statement.
  • The matchup was the 11th Annual FCS Kickoff at a neutral site to open the FCS season.
  • No plans to resume or reschedule the game were reported following the cancellation.