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Sat, Nov 30 · Week 14 · Conference game

California at SMU weather recap

CaliforniaGolden Bears · 6-7 · ACC
6
atFinal
SMUMustangs · 11-3 · ACC
38
Kickoff
Venue
Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
TV
ESPN2
The short answer

California at SMU has been played. Final: California 6, SMU 38. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.

Typical November at the stadium: highs near 67°20°, lows near 49°10°, rain on 26% of days.

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Stadium

Gerald J. Ford Stadium

Stadium page
Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Location
Dallas, TX
Surface
Turf
Roof
Open air
Field runs
north to south
Elevation
420 ft128 m
Map
Typical in November

Highs near 67°20°, lows near 49°10°. Rain on 26% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 19%, freezing on 3%, above 90°F on 1%. 10-year average.

Series history

Series tied 1-1

2 meetings tracked here since 2025 · SMU won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).

Last 2 meetings
SeasonDateGameResultSite
2026Oct 24California at SMUSMU 59-20Gerald J. Ford Stadium
2025Nov 30SMU at CaliforniaCalifornia 38-35California Memorial Stadium

California vs SMU: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Virginia at SMU13–2355°13° · dry · 16 mph26 km/h gusts
Sat, Oct 3, 2026Boston College at SMU16–2572°22° · 0.21 in5.3 mm rain · 15 mph24 km/h gusts
Sat, Sep 26, 2026Missouri State at SMU24–3487°31° · dry · 21 mph34 km/h gusts
Q&A

California at SMU: questions fans ask

What was the weather at California at SMU?

California at SMU has been played. Final: California 6, SMU 38. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.

Does Gerald J. Ford Stadium have a roof?

No. Gerald J. Ford Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.