Sat, Aug 31 · Week 1
Houston Christian at SMU weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
- TV
- ESPN+ / ACCNX
Houston Christian at SMU has been played. Final: Houston Christian 7, SMU 59. 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 August at the stadium: highs near 94°35°, lows near 78°25°, rain on 32% of days.
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Stadium
Stadium page Gerald J. Ford Stadium
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Field runs
- north to south
- Elevation
- 420 ft128 m
Typical in August
Highs near 94°35°, lows near 78°25°. Rain on 32% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 3%, above 90°F on 79%. 10-year average.
Series history
First meeting in our records
Game-day weather history
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 |
Q&A
Houston Christian at SMU: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Houston Christian at SMU?
Houston Christian at SMU has been played. Final: Houston Christian 7, SMU 59. 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.