8:30 a.m. update:

The game has been rescheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. Stay tuned for a full report.

“Based on the latest information and projections we have received regarding Tropical Storm Nestor, we feel it was necessary to ensure the safety of everyone involved,” Florida A&M Director of Athletics Dr. John Eason said. “The safety of our student-athletes, staff and fans are paramount to any athletic contest and we must do our part to ensure their safety throughout the weather event.”

Overnight update:

The game has been postponed , according to a university announcement at 11 p.m. Thursday.

"Florida A&M University (FAMU) has announced that the football game against North Carolina A&T University at Bragg Stadium will not be played on Saturday as a safety precaution due to the forecast of inclement weather connected with the passage of Tropical Storm Nestor.

The University will make an official statement Friday morning regarding whether the game will be rescheduled.

Members of the FAMU family are advised to monitor weather forecasts and to proceed with caution.

Forecast:A Tropical Storm Nestor could pack 50 mph winds, bring 5 inches of rain to Florida | WeatherTiger

Original story

Wet and windy weather expects to be the backdrop to Saturday’s highly-anticipated MEAC showdown between Florida A&M and No. 14 North Carolina A&T.

School officials are keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Nestor to see if it impacts the 6 p.m kickoff. A meeting to discuss potential contingency plans was held Thursday evening.

Robinson was unavailable to be reached for comment before the meeting.

Head coach Willie Simmons is keeping his attention on football-related matters and game-planning for the Aggies.

"I'm focused on the game. Whatever happens, happens," Simmons said. Those decisions are for the administration and the MEAC office. If they decide to do something, they'll notify me. Until then, I'm prepared to play the game at 6 p.m."

MEAC officials in Norfolk, Virginia have confirmed no updates regarding a time change or a postponement.

This is the second year in a row weather news surrounds a FAMU-N.C. A&T game.

In 2018, the teams met in Greensboro, North Carolina just days after Hurricane Michael ripped through the Big Bend.

N.C. A&T's bus is scheduled to arrive at its team hotel on Friday.

FAMU Athletics is expecting a packed crowd like the outing versus Southern.

The ticket office announced a revised pricing structure leading up to this highly-anticipated game.

Advanced reserved tickets cost $25 while general admission is set at $15.

Purchases made on Saturday are $30 for reserved seating and $20 for general admission.

The Rattlers and Aggies have top-tier rankings in multiple MEAC categories.

Last fall, FAMU won 22-21 last fall at BB&T Stadium on a last-second field goal by Yahia Aly.

Due to a self-imposed postseason ban implemented this spring, FAMU is ineligible to play in the Celebration Bowl.

However, it can still finish the year in first place in the conference. A win against the two-time defending league champion Aggies will go a long way toward achieving this goal.

GAME INFORMATION

Who: North Carolina A&T at Florida A&M

Where: Bragg Memorial Stadium

When: Saturday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.

Follow FAMU beat writer Rory Sharrock on Twitter @rattlernews and @married2game1.