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Weather Halts Duke vs. Tulane Football Game
5 Sep
Summary
- Duke and Tulane football game delayed due to weather.
- The kickoff time was pushed back by over an hour.
- Gates reopened with a new 5 p.m. ET kickoff time.
Mother Nature caused a delay for the Week 1 college football matchup between Duke and Tulane. Inclement weather in the Durham, North Carolina area forced a postponement of the game, originally set for a 3:30 p.m. ET start on September 5th. The contest was rescheduled for a 5 p.m. ET kickoff at Wallace Wade Stadium.
The delay affected the start of the season for Duke, who were the defending ACC champions after a strong late-season performance. The Duke Blue Devils secured a victory in the ACC Championship Game last December, influencing the College Football Playoff field. The stadium gates were reopened to fans approximately 30 minutes prior to the new 5 p.m. ET kickoff time.
