The start of Saturday’s Big Ten opener between Maryland and No. 22 Michigan has been moved to noon from 8 p.m. because of potentially inclement weather caused by Hurricane Joaquin, officials from both schools announced on Thursday.
The move comes after discussions were held between both athletic departments and the Big Ten on Thursday morning.
“Our foremost priority is the safety and well-being of both teams, fans attending the game and staff,” Maryland Athletic Director Kevin Anderson said in a statement. “Our collective decision in working with the University of Michigan and the Big Ten Conference was to kick off as early as possible because of the unpredictable nature of Hurricane Joaquin.