MONROE, La. – Florida State University has cancelled all home athletic events scheduled for this weekend, including Saturday's football game against ULM.
"The cancellation of Saturday's ULM football game at Florida State was the prudent decision to make, especially given the emergency weather situation that exists in the state of Florida," ULM Athletics Director Nick Floyd said. "Obviously, law enforcement and emergency management resources will be stretched thin throughout the state due to the magnitude of Hurricane Irma. Our thoughts and prayers are with the residents and first responders of the state as preparation for projected landfall continues.