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The Latest: Tennessee, Florida play scheduled game Saturday

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, National Guard amphibious vehicles stage at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., as Hurricane Irma continues to churn towards the state. There will be football in Tampa this weekend, and the Buccaneers will finally get to start a season delayed by Hurricane Irma's wrath. The Bucs announced that they will be able to host the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, National Guard amphibious vehicles stage at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., as Hurricane Irma continues to churn towards the state. There will be football in Tampa this weekend, and the Buccaneers will finally get to start a season delayed by Hurricane Irma's wrath. The Bucs announced that they will be able to host the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, National Guard amphibious vehicles stage at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., as Hurricane Irma continues to churn towards the state. There will be football in Tampa this weekend, and the Buccaneers will finally get to start a season delayed by Hurricane Irma's wrath. The Bucs announced that they will be able to host the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

By Associated Press 4 min read

The Latest on Hurricane Irma’s impact on sports (all times local):

12:20 p.m.

No. 23 Tennessee and 25th-ranked Florida will play as scheduled Saturday in Gainesville.

The Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday that the league opener for both teams will remain a 3:30 p.m. kickoff at Florida Field, keeping the game intact less than a week after Hurricane Irma devastated parts of the Sunshine State.

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin says the decision was made after meeting with city and campus officials. The stadium sustained only minor damage to signage.