DALLAS (SMU) – Severe storms in northern Texas have forced the cancellation of the 2016 regular season opener between SMU and Rice. The game was originally delayed due to thunder and lightning, before flash flooding made the field unplayable. The game will not be made up.

The Mustangs will host Northwestern State Thursday, Aug. 25 on Westcott Field. The game is slated for 7 p.m. CT.

Fans can get tickets by calling 214-SMU-GAME (214-768-4263) or visiting SMUMustangs.com/tickets. Fans can follow the game with a live stream and live stats on SMUMustangs.com/gameday.

--SMUMustangs.com--