Multiple football games across various levels have been delayed or postponed due to weather conditions, especially lightning. Kentucky’s season opener against Southern Miss and South Carolina’s game against Old Dominion were both delayed due to lightning strikes. Similarly, Penn State's opener against West Virginia is experiencing an extended halftime because of lightning in Morgantown. High school games in El Paso and Central Illinois faced postponements and cancellations, with rescheduled times provided for several matchups. These disruptions highlight the widespread impact of severe weather on the opening weekend of the football season.