Akron athletic director Larry Williams released the statement below addressing the cancellation of Saturday's Nebraska-Akron football game.
"Last night during the lightning delay, The University of Akron tried to secure accommodations for the team within a reasonable distance from Lincoln, Neb. These accommodations were not available or would have required our team to stay in multiple locations, which is not in the best interests of our team and student-athletes.
The University of Akron and The University of Nebraska are in discussions to make up the game in Week 14 of the college football season should either team need the game to become bowl eligible.