As Hurricane Matthew threatens the southeastern United States, the University of South Carolina released an official statement on Saturday’s scheduled game against Georgia.

The statement said the school would continue to monitor the situation before making a final decision on Thursday afternoon and that the game won’t be moved out of Columbia.

“The University of South Carolina and its athletics department are continuing to monitor the movements of Hurricane Matthew as it relates to the scheduled football game with the University of Georgia. We are in communication with the National Weather Service, state and local authorities and the SEC regarding potential weather issues.

“We anticipate a decision about the game to be made on Thursday. The safety of everyone affected by the storm and the minimization of the impact on emergency personnel are the most important factors in making the decision.

“The USC vs. UGA game will be played in Columbia. Currently, kickoff is still slated for 7:30 pm Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium.”

As of now, the game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. Eastern time kickoff on Saturday.

Adam Spencer

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