BYU-Colorado State Kickoff Delayed by Weather

Shortly after BYU arrived at Canvas Stadium to warm up for the game at Colorado State, the players were forced to leave the field due to inclement weather. Rain and thunderstorms entered the area and everyone was asked to seek shelter.

Now, the Cougars and the Rams face a weather delay. BYU announced that the game has been pushed back to 6:15 PM Mountain Time.

No. 11 BYU and Colorado State now scheduled to kick at 6:15 MT after a weather delay on CBS. #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) September 19, 2026

I wish we were joking.

we'll keep you updated as we learn more. pic.twitter.com/3PgZn9jQzf
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 19, 2026

AfteThe official BYU twitter account provided an update approximately 25 minutes later as rain and lightning surrounded the stadium. According to the Apple Weather app, the rain ex expected to stop around 4:55 PM Mountain Time. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 PM Mountain Time.

Update. pic.twitter.com/J5XRq1FQU7
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 19, 2026

Spencer Linton of BYUtv provided an additional update, stating kickoff is "likely to be delayed at least 30 minutes."

So… weather is not great in Fort Collins right now for football. #BYU @ CSU start is likely to be delayed at least 30 minutes. pic.twitter.com/fCUS5dfnX4
— Spencer Linton (@Spencer_Linton) September 19, 2026

If the weather forecast is to be believed, the weather is expected to clear up for the rest of the evening after the storm passes. A special weather statement was released by the National Weather Service for the Fort Collins area at 3:56 PM with a rating of moderate severity.

"At 3:56 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Masonville, or 10 miles southwest of Fort Collins, moving northeast at 25 mph," the statement read.

Included was a warning for "wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail."

This article will be updated as we get more updates.

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