The University of Illinois’ season opener against Kent State on Friday was postponed until Saturday because severe weather in the area.
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The game was scheduled to kick off at 9:12 p.m. ET Friday, but lightning caused nearly a three-hour delay and forced fans to evacuate Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill.
The game has been rescheduled for 2 p.m. ET Saturday, school officials announced, but the game will not be televised. It will instead be streamed online by the Big Ten Network.
