W Carolina-So Florida starts after weather delay

Published Aug. 30, 2014 7:53 p.m. ET

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The start of the Western Carolina-South Florida college football opener was delayed for more than an hour by lightning.

Players were removed from the field and fans were asked to clear the stadium during the delay.

The game kicked off at about 8:15 p.m. local time.