Why is the Clemson football game delayed vs. Georgia Tech?

Clemson and Georgia Tech are in a lightning delay. So when will play resume?

The game between Clemson and Georgia Tech was delayed just prior to halftime due to a lightning warning. With lightning in the area, the game will be postponed for at least 30 minutes or until lightning has cleared the area.

Both teams are taking the delay to observe halftime. When the game resumes, both sides will play out the remaining 32 seconds of the second quarter before moving forward to the third quarter.

Why is the Clemson football game delayed?

In essence, this will be extended halftime. Hopefully, the weather will clear the area and the game won’t be delayed much more than the minimum of 30 minutes.

Clemson leads Georgia Tech 7-0.

When will the Clemson football game resume vs. Georgia Tech?

The latest update from Clemson at 5:55 p.m. ET said the earliest the game will resume will be 6:45 p.m. ET.

Whenever the game does resume, it’s imperative that Clemson gets some momentum going offensively. It’s been a concerning start for the Tigers offense under D.J. Uiagalelei and the run game that is looking for something. Perhaps freshman Will Shipley will show some consistency and earn more carries as the Tigers try to replace Travis Etienne.

Fans wondering when the game will resume can follow the school’s Twitter account above for the latest updates for the resumption of the ACC contest.

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