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Storm Delays Multiple March Madness Quarterfinals in Omaha

5/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Inclement weather in Omaha forced the No. 1 seed UCLA–No. 5 seed Purdue quarterfinal to be delayed until no earlier than 6 p.m., after its original 1 p.m. start on Friday, May 22.
The No. 2 seed Nebraska–No. 7 seed Michigan quarterfinal, slated for 5 p.m., was left without a start time as officials awaited further weather updates.
The No. 3 seed Oregon–No. 11 seed Washington quarterfinal was postponed to Saturday, May 23, with its start time still to be announced.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 Hurricane Katrina damaged the Superdome, forcing the New Orleans Saints to move their home opener and split the rest of their home schedule between the Alamodome and LSU’s Tiger Stadium. In 2008 Hurricane Ike postponed the Houston Texans’ Week 2 game, moving it to later in the season. These storms repeatedly force the NFL to reshuffle calendars.

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Story summary

Inclement weather in Omaha forced the No. 1 seed UCLA–No. 5 seed Purdue quarterfinal to be delayed until no earlier than 6 p.m., after its original 1 p.m. start on Friday, May 22.
The No. 2 seed Nebraska–No. 7 seed Michigan quarterfinal, slated for 5 p.m., was left without a start time as officials awaited further weather updates.
The No. 3 seed Oregon–No. 11 seed Washington quarterfinal was postponed to Saturday, May 23, with its start time still to be announced.

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