Latest on football game after delay

Week 1 of the 2024 college football season is underway on Thursday.

However, one of Thursday’s games, North Carolina at Minnesota, is delayed due to inclement weather in Minneapolis. The game initially had an 8 p.m. ET kickoff, but the Tar Heels and Gophers will kick off their respective seasons at 9 p.m. ET on Fox.

Also in the state, NC State football’s 2024 season opener vs. Western Carolina has also been delayed due to lightning.

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The only game Thursday between “Power Four” teams presents a chance for Minnesota to bounce back from a 31-13 loss to UNC last season. However, quarterback Drake Maye has moved on from the Tar Heels, and was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Max Johnson and Conner Harrell are expected to take quarterback snaps for the Tar Heels against the Golden Gophers. New Hampshire transfer Max Brosmer is the starter for Minnesota.

Follow along here for live weather updates:

UNC vs Minnesota football weather updates

This section will be updated. All times Eastern.

9:10 p.m.: Minnesota-UNC kicked off with the Gophers receiving first. The Tar Heels forced a three-and-out.

8:54 p.m.: Kickoff is scheduled just a few minutes from now, following the delay due to lightning.

7:26 p.m.: UNC football players have arrived at the stadium for the game.

7:24 p.m.: The Minnesota football account tweeted that lightning had cleared the area.

4:45 p.m.: The season-opener of UNC football vs. Minnesota has been delayed due to inclement weather. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.

Hourly weather updates for UNC football vs Minnesota

All times Eastern

According to Weather.com, “strong storms” with damaging hail and strong winds will continue in the area until 8 p.m., with thunderstorms continuing through 9 p.m.

• 7 p.m.: Strong storms, 88% chance of rain
• 8 p.m.: Strong storms, 84% chance of rain
• 9 p.m.: Thunderstorms, 86% chance of rain
• 10 p.m.: Rain, 62% chance of rain
• 11 p.m.: Cloudy, 15% chance of rain
• Midnight: Cloudy, 5% chance of rain