South Carolina releases statement on weather

With the potential for Hurricane Matthew to affect the state of South Carolina this weekend, South Carolina and the SEC have released statements regarding this weekend's South Carolina-Georgia matchup.

STATEMENT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA:

The University of South Carolina and the athletics department are currently monitoring the movements of Hurricane Matthew.

We are in communication with the National Weather Service, local authorities and the SEC regarding potential weather issues. The safety of everyone that could be impacted by this storm is paramount.

Once forecasts call for action, we will use all means necessary to inform the public.

Kickoff for the USC football game vs. Georgia is slated for 7:30 pm Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.

STATEMENT FROM THE SEC:

“As a matter of practice, the SEC communicates regularly with schools on significant weather issues and will remain in contact with the schools involved in both football games that have potential to be impacted by Hurricane Matthew this weekend.”

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