Cullowhee, N.C. – Mimicking the pregame leadup and start time of the 2025 season opener on Saturday, Aug. 30 at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field, Western Carolina football hit the turf ahead of a 6 p.m. start to its second preseason scrimmage on Saturday evening. The Catamounts got more than they bargained for, though, as the squad was additionally able to simulate a halftime break – or in this case, a weather delay – as the squad was chased from the field for just over 45 minutes due to NCAA and Southern Conference lightning protocols.
