USF at UConn Kickoff Moved To 10:30 A.M.
TAMPA, SEPT. 6, 2017 – The kickoff of USF football's conference opener Saturday at UConn has been moved to 10:30 a.m.
The move was made in coordination with both universities and the conference office to allow USF adequate time to safely return to the USF campus ahead of the advance of Hurricane Irma.
"For the past several days, I have been monitoring the potential impacts of Hurricane Irma and consulting with our university leadership, outside agencies, the University of Connecticut and the leadership of the American Athletic Conference," USF Director of Athletics
Mark Harlan said. "At this time, based on the current forecast, we believe that we can travel safely to and from Connecticut for the game. We have alternate return plans should conditions deteriorate faster than expected, and we greatly appreciate the University of Connecticut working with us during this time.
"The safety of our students, staff and coaches is our paramount concern and we will not hesitate to make further changes to ensure their safety. USF Athletics is ready to assist our student-athletes, coaches, staff and surrounding community in any way possible in response to the potential impact of Hurricane Irma. Our thoughts are with all of those impacted by the storm."
The game, originally scheduled for a noon kickoff, will still be televised by ESPNews and can be heard live on the USF Football Radio Network and the Bulls Unlimited station on iHeart Radio. Saturday's halftime will be shortened to 15 minutes in length.
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