Hurricane Matthew threatens Bulldog game in Columbia

The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Hurricane Matthew will near the southeast coast from Thursday until well into the weekend. It could affect weather in South Carolina, where the Georgia Bulldog football team is scheduled to play Saturday. Officials in Columbia and at the headquarters of the Southeastern Conference say they are monitoring the situation and they say the weather could prevent the game from being played.

University of South Carolina Athletics released the following statement on its Facebook page regarding the upcoming game: 

"WEATHER STATEMENT: The University of South Carolina and the athletics department are currently monitoring the movements of Hurricane Matthew. We are in communication with the National Weather Service, local authorities and the SEC regarding potential weather issues. The safety of everyone that could be impacted by this storm is paramount. Once forecasts call for action, we will use all means necessary to inform the public. Kickoff for the USC football game vs. Georgia is slated for 7:30 pm Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia."