"Florida, Florida State, and Georgia Bracing for Impact as Hurricane Helene Approaches Shore"

Hurricane Helene gained momentum on Wednesday, with Tallahassee, Florida and the campus of Florida State University expected to bear the brunt of the storm on Thursday night.

Head coach Mike Norvell and the Seminoles are set to play in Dallas against SMU on Saturday, but may have to alter their travel plans as the team charter is currently scheduled to depart on Friday morning. The marching band bus has already been cancelled.

Norvell stated, \"We are closely monitoring the storm and have contingency plans in place. If necessary, we will make adjustments accordingly.\"

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Florida A&M, also located in Tallahassee, has postponed their home football game against Alabama A&M to November 29th.

Norvell did not mention the possibility of rescheduling the game against SMU, but emphasized that the safety and well-being of the team and staff is the top priority.

On Wednesday, FSU closed its campus and the University of Florida announced the closure of its Gainesville campus starting on Thursday. A soccer match and swim meet have also been cancelled.

The Gators' football team has a bye week, but other college football games may be affected. Parts of South Carolina are expected to receive heavy rain, and the National Weather Service is predicting 10-15 inches in some areas.

The University of Georgia, located 320 miles northwest of Tallahassee, is closely monitoring the situation as they prepare to face Alabama on Saturday. Head coach Kirby Smart stated that the SEC and weather authorities are involved in monitoring the storm and potential changes to pregame events and travel.

Some models show the hurricane's path passing through Atlanta and Athens, where the University of Georgia is located. The Weather Channel has warned of potential Category 3 hurricane conditions with strong winds and record rainfall.

Georgia Tech has announced that their Atlanta campus is currently open, but any changes will be communicated through the school's website and social media. The Yellow Jackets have a bye week.

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Further north, warnings have been issued in Knoxville, Tennessee, where the Volunteers are also on a bye week.

Smart expressed concern about travel arrangements and the team's ability to reach their destination safely.