ASU-Oklahoma State in weather delay, to resume play for second half

Saturday’s ASU-Oklahoma State football game saw a lengthy weather delay with a planned resumption of play at 4:55 p.m. MST as the Sun Devils led 21-14 after the first half.

FOX will continue to carry the second half locally, and FS1 and FS2 will have the national broadcast.

The game had already been moved from 4 p.m. MST to 12:30 p.m. in an effort to avoid the impending weather system, which includes a flood watch through Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

According to NCAA rules, a lightning delay must last for at least 30 minutes:

To resume athletics activities, lightning safety experts recommend waiting 30 minutes after both the last sound of thunder and after the last flash of lightning is at least six miles away, and moving away from the venue. If lightning is seen without hearing thunder, lightning may be out of range and therefore less likely to be a significant threat.

At night, be aware that lightning can be visible at a much greater distance than during the day as clouds are being lit from the inside by lightning. This greater distance may mean that the lightning is no longer a significant threat. At night, use both the sound of thunder and seeing the lightning channel itself to decide on when to reset the 30-minute return-to-play clock before resuming outdoor athletics activities.

ASU athletic director Graham Rossini on the pregame radio show confirmed one contingency plan for potential weather delays could be calling the game as is after the half, which is allowed in accordance with Big 12 bylaws.