West Virginia's college football team faced yet another weather delay during their game against Kansas on Saturday. The match was suspended in the fourth quarter due to lightning and inclement weather in Morgantown, West Virginia. Fans and attendees at Milan Puskar Stadium were instructed to seek shelter in various locations to ensure their safety. This marks the second time in the first month of the 2024 college football season that the Mountaineers have had to contend with a weather-related interruption.

The game, which saw West Virginia trailing Kansas 21-17, was being eagerly watched by fans of both Big 12 teams, each with 1-2 records and in need of a win to change their season's trajectory. The delay was announced with 10:43 remaining in the fourth quarter, prompting the evacuation of the stadium as safety precautions were implemented. Coach Neal Brown's team had experienced a similar delay during their season opener against Penn State, where the game was halted for over two hours due to lightning in the vicinity.

As the weather conditions persisted, severe thunderstorm warnings were issued, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the game's continuation. With the National Weather Service advising of dangerous storms with the potential for large hail and damaging winds in the area, the safety of players and spectators remained a top priority. The evolving situation led to ongoing delays with updates provided to keep everyone informed of the status of the game as meteorologists monitored the weather closely. Further postponements were anticipated as the severe weather warnings continued in the Eastern Monongalia County region.