Athletic competitions involving Louisiana State University teams are occasionally suspended or delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, most commonly severe weather events such as heavy thunderstorms, lightning strikes, or torrential downpours creating unplayable field conditions. In accordance with strict safety protocols established by the NCAA and conference officials, outdoor sporting events—particularly football, baseball, and softball—are immediately halted whenever lightning is detected within a designated radius. Once safety conditions are restored and fields are deemed playable by game umpires and athletic administrators, play resumes following standard weather delay procedures.