Sat, Sep 28 · Week 5 · Conference game
Florida State at SMU weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
- TV
- ACC Network
Florida State at SMU has been played. Final: Florida State 16, SMU 42. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
Typical September at the stadium: highs near 89°32°, lows near 71°22°, rain on 28% of days.
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Gerald J. Ford Stadium
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Field runs
- north to south
- Elevation
- 420 ft128 m
Highs near 89°32°, lows near 71°22°. Rain on 28% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 5%, above 90°F on 48%. 10-year average.
SMU leads 1-0
1 meeting tracked here since 2026 · SMU won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sep 7 | SMU at Florida State | SMU 27-24 | Doak Campbell Stadium |
Recent games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Virginia at SMU | 13–23 |  55°13° · dry · 16 mph26 km/h gusts |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Boston College at SMU | 16–25 |  72°22° · 0.21 in5.3 mm rain · 15 mph24 km/h gusts |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | Missouri State at SMU | 24–34 |  87°31° · dry · 21 mph34 km/h gusts |
Florida State at SMU: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Florida State at SMU?
Florida State at SMU has been played. Final: Florida State 16, SMU 42. 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.