The Alabama-LSU game has been pushed back to 2022 due to a hurricane.
The Alabama-LSU game scheduled for September 3rd, 2021 has been pushed back to 2022, according to LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva. This decision comes after the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall on the Gulf Coast on August 25th. The decision was made by the SEC and is in line with NCAA policy regarding games affected by natural disasters. While this is not the first time that a college football game has been delayed due to weather or other issues, it is one of the most high-profile examples in recent memory.
Why did Hurricane Harvey hit Texas?
Hurricane Harvey is currently a Category 4 storm that formed off the coast of Africa and began moving towards Texas as early as August 17th. By August 25th, it had strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds reaching 120 miles per hour and was projected to make landfall between Corpus Christi and Port Aransas.
What happened during Hurricane Harvey?
Harvey caused an estimated $125 billion in damage, making it one of the costliest hurricanes in US history. It also killed at least 84 people across several states and displaced more than 30,000 people from their homes.
