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Lightning Strikes Twice: Baylor-TCU Game Delayed Twice in Fourth Quarter
18 Oct
Summary
- Game between Baylor and TCU delayed twice due to lightning
- TCU led 35-21 when first delay occurred, lasting 58 minutes
- Second delay came after Baylor's failed fourth-down play with 6:42 left
On Saturday, the college football matchup between Baylor and TCU was disrupted twice in the fourth quarter due to severe weather. With TCU leading 35-21 and 13:46 remaining in the game, play was initially stopped because of lightning detected in the vicinity of the stadium. The teams returned to the field after a 58-minute delay, but the game was halted again shortly after.
Referee Cravonne Barrett announced the second stoppage, explaining that lightning had been detected within 8 miles of the stadium. This occurred after the expiration of a severe thunderstorm warning in Tarrant County, where TCU is located. The second delay came right after Baylor failed to convert on a fourth-down play with 6:42 left in the game.
Despite the disruptions, the game ultimately concluded, with TCU maintaining their lead over Baylor. The weather-related delays highlighted the unpredictable nature of outdoor sporting events and the importance of safety protocols in such situations.
