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Penn State-Michigan State expected to resume at 4 p.m. ET
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Due to lightning strikes around Spartans Stadium, the game between No. 7 Penn State and No. 24 Michigan State has endured a lengthy weather delay.
The first strike came around 1:15 p.m. ET with continual bolts striking throughout the afternoon. At around 2:30 p.m., officials from Michigan State said the game would not resume until at least 4 p.m. ET.
If lightning continues to strike in the area, the delay could be extended.
Due to extreme weather conditions the Mich St. / Penn St. game has been delayed. The game is projected to resume at 4 PM. Sorry, Spartans. pic.twitter.com/bfq3f9d0Wh
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) November 4, 2017
Penn State went into the weather delay with a 14-7 lead with over seven minutes remaining in the first half. Both teams are currently 4-1 in the B1G.
Since the delay came in the middle of the second quarter, there was no announcement about whether or not there would actually be a halftime when the period concluded.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB