TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Saturday night’s game between No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama appears to be going as planned.
The University of Alabama is monitoring Hurricane Isaias forecasts as the storm moves closer to landfall along the Gulf Coast Friday evening.
Alabama athletics announced Thursday that tailgating will not be permitted on campus before noon. The department shared a schedule for game day in Tuscaloosa on Friday.
The schedule includes kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. CT for the SEC game on ABC in prime time on Channel 2.
Alabama also released details on how the selection process will take place. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the game.
There will be three public safety checkpoints located on the northeast, northwest and south sides of the stadium. Fans must proceed to the designated security checkpoint based on your seat location and then proceed to the entry gate indicated on your ticket.
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Parking, delayed shuttles
Campus parking lots and shuttle services are currently scheduled to open at noon Central Time on Saturday.
Fans attempting to park on campus before this date will be turned away until the grounds officially open.
Shuttles will begin operating once parking lots open, although sustained winds could cause additional delays.
Fans with parking passes purchased through Clutch! will receive updates directly if conditions change.
Pre-match events canceled
Several pre-game activities were also canceled due to the weather.
These include:
- All activities on and around the Quad
- Activities on the Path of Champions
- Public announcement of the successful conclusion of the Rising Tide 2.0 fundraising campaign, scheduled for Friday evening at the Gorgas Library
The Elephant Stomp is also not planned at this time.
ESPN College GameDay moves indoors
ESPN’s College GameDay will also look different Saturday due to weather.
The program will take place at Coleman Coliseum. The north and east gates will open at 5:30 a.m., while fans can start lining up at 5:15 a.m.
Overnight queues and camping outside of Coleman Coliseum will not be permitted due to anticipated weather conditions.
Only clear bags will be allowed inside Coleman Coliseum and will be inspected upon entry.
The field kick will also take place inside Coleman.
The university said it continues to monitor conditions and may make additional changes if necessary. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to weather updates and make responsible decisions regarding travel and accommodations.
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