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Jaguars Game Resumes After Hour-Long Delay
The NFL game was paused for over an hour due to lightning within 10 miles of EverBank Stadium, enforcing safety protocols and disrupting momentum with Jaguars leading 10-3.
- On September 7, 2025, at 1:54 p.m. ET, the Week 1 matchup between Jacksonville and Carolina at EverBank Stadium was halted due to lightning detected within the NFL’s designated safety zone.
- The delay occurred because slow-moving storms formed along colliding boundaries and an outflow boundary near EverBank Stadium, causing officials to stop play as a precaution.
- At the time of the suspension, the Jaguars held a 10-3 advantage after Trevor Lawrence connected with Hunter Long on a six-yard scoring play, which was set up by a crucial interception from linebacker Foye Oluokun.
- At 2:15 p.m. ET, meteorologist Mike Buresh noted that lightning remained within the NFL's restricted zone, meaning the delay could extend for an hour or more due to rules requiring a 30-minute wait after the final lightning strike.
- After a roughly 65-minute delay, including fans moving to shelter, the game resumed at 3:10 p.m. ET, demonstrating the impact of weather on early NFL season scheduling and operations.
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