Virginia Tech football game to resume after severe weather delays

The game will resume at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, officials said

Lauren Helkowski, Digital Content Producer

Published: September 9, 2023 at 1:52 PMUpdated: September 9, 2023 at 4:37 PM

BLACKSBURG, Va. – UPDATE - 4:30 p.m.

According to HokieSports, the Virginia Tech game against Purdue University will resume at 6:15 p.m. Saturday.

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Gates will open at 5:15 p.m.

The game is on‼️

- Gates open at 5:15 p.m.
- Game restarts at 6:15 p.m.
- Parking lots are open to people with passes in those respective lots
- On ACCNX
— HokieSports (@hokiesports) September 9, 2023

ORIGINAL STORY

Virginia Tech’s matchup against Purdue University on Saturday has been suspended due to severe weather.

Kickoff was set for 12 p.m. at Lane Stadium.

HokieSports made the announcement on social media that the game would be suspended due to severe weather in the area.

Officials said fans should shelter in their vehicles, at Cassell Coliseum, Rector Field House, and the Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility.

This is very not good. Huge storm right over Blacksburg with people still trying to leave the stands pic.twitter.com/C9CVPVtka5
— Brooke Leonard (@abrookeleonard) September 9, 2023