The No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers took a 21-10 lead over the Michigan State Spartans before a delay was placed on the contest. Both programs were forced to sit and wait for at least 30 minutes before resuming action.

Reports indicate that the game was put on hold due to a lightning strike just 10 miles away from Indiana University Memorial Stadium, according to Aaron Ferguson of the Indy Star. Coaches and players for both Indiana and Michigan State, along with fans in attendance, were told to seek shelter for at least 30 minutes.

“A one-day warm-up in temperature also brought an increased risk of severe thunderstorms, which impacted the Indiana football homecoming game against Michigan State… A lightning strike within 10 miles of Memorial Stadium automatically leads to a 30-minute delay,

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