The SEC announced that Saturday's game between the LSU Tigers and Florida Gators has been postponed due to Hurricane Matthew:
"We had a very productive phone call today with a great spirit of cooperation between the universities' presidents and athletics directors and it became clear that the University of Florida could neither host nor travel to a game this weekend considering the circumstances," said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. "The developments of the hurricane in the last 24 hours, the projected magnitude of its impact and the unknown aftermath of this storm have resulted in this decision to seek another date to play the LSU-Florida game. We have to be sensitive to the possible imminent disruption to the state of Florida and in particular the Gainesville and surrounding area."
The two schools discussed possible alternate sites and dates for the game, but ultimately decided the hurricane would make it too dangerous.
"The timing of this storm on a Friday and the uncertainly of its aftermath in the ensuing days make it particularly difficult to project the conditions for the remainder of the weekend as well as the opportunity for travel of teams and fans to or from Gainesville and other cities in Florida," Sankey said. "I am appreciative of the cooperation of our universities on this matter."
They're currently working to reschedule the game, but there is a chance they don't play it at all as they don't share a common open date on their schedule. In all likelihood, the game will only be made up if it will affect the SEC race.
Florida, who is ranked No. 18 in the country, is currently 4-1 with a 2-1 mark in the SEC, trailing Tennessee in the SEC East. LSU is 3-2 with a 2-1 record in conference, and trail both Alabama and Texas A&M in the SEC West.
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