why is texas tech game delayed

The Texas Tech game is delayed due to a lightning and weather delay in the Lubbock, Texas area. The delay began just minutes into the first quarter because lightning was detected within the vicinity of the stadium. According to NCAA rules, play must be paused for at least 30 minutes after the last lightning strike, but each new lightning strike resets this countdown, causing the delay to extend. Rain and lightning forced officials to suspend the game early, leading players and fans to wait until the weather clears for the game to resume. The exact time of resumption depends on when the lightning stops and the 30-minute waiting period ends, followed by warm-ups for the teams. This has disrupted the momentum of what was supposed to be an important matchup between Texas Tech and Oregon State.