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Bowl season is often touted as being unpredictable, but there’s no way anyone thought the First Responder Bowl would end like this.
The game was canceled and ruled a no-contest after a lightning delay that lasted about 90 minutes.
The @FRBowl has been canceled.
— First Responder Bowl (@FRBowl) December 26, 2018
The game has officially been ruled a no contest.
— First Responder Bowl (@FRBowl) December 26, 2018
Both teams had just two drives each when play was halted, with Boston College leading No. 25 Boise State 7-0. About five minutes remained in the first quarter, and the Broncos were set to take over after forcing a punt.
Fans who traveled to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas surely aren’t happy the game got canceled, and the players — especially seniors — can’t feel much better. The cancellation also leaves a void in the bowl schedule until Georgia Tech and Minnesota kick off the Quick Lane Bowl at 5:15 ET.
Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
