The much-anticipated Week 1 clash between Alabama and Florida State on August 30 may not go as planned. FOX Weather has predicted a 10.0/10.0 chance of rain for the Seminoles’ season opener in Tallahassee. While rain itself isn’t expected to cause much trouble, as both teams are prepared for a wet, muddy field, it’s lightning that could change things for them.

According to Mike Rodak, Alabama staff writer for Bama247, the latest high-resolution radar scans ahead of tomorrow’s game hint at possible lightning in the Tallahassee area. That’s a real concern, because if lightning is detected, the first game on newly laid turf at Doak Campbell Stadium will see a delay, as required by NCAA rules.

Under those guidelines, play must be suspended for at least 30 minutes from the time lightnin

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