- The game has been moved to Friday. Florida A&M will face Alabama State on Friday, Oct. 9, instead of the originally scheduled weekend date, because of the impending impact of Tropical Storm Isaias.
- Kickoff is set for noon Eastern. The game will begin at 12 p.m. EDT (11 a.m. CDT), allowing the teams to play ahead of potentially worsening weather conditions.
- Fans can watch on SWAC TV. The FAMU-Alabama State matchup will be available for broadcast through SWAC TV.
FAMU's football game this weekend against Alabama State, in Montgomery, AL, has been moved up to Friday, Oct. 9, as Tropical Storm Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast and parts of Alabama, forcing a change to the weekend schedule.
The game will kick off at noon Eastern time, or 11 a.m. Central, as officials adjust plans ahead of the storm’s expected impact on the region.
The threat of deteriorating weather conditions prompted the decision to move the game to Friday.
The change creates a rare Friday afternoon SWAC kickoff . The early start also allows both programs to complete the game before potentially worsening conditions arrive in the region.
The game will be carried by SWAC TV, giving fans who cannot attend an opportunity to watch the matchup online.
The schedule change underscores the logistical challenges college football programs face during hurricane and tropical-storm season, particularly across the Gulf Coast and Southeast, where weather systems can quickly disrupt travel, game operations and stadium conditions.
For both schools, the priority is now completing the game safely.