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Sat, Dec 21 · Bowl Season

SMU at Penn State weather recap

SMUMustangs · 11-3 · ACC
10
atFinal
Penn StateNittany Lions · 13-3 · Big Ten
38
Kickoff
Venue
Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
TV
TNT / HBO Max
The short answer

SMU at Penn State has been played. Final: SMU 10, Penn State 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 December at the stadium: highs near 39°4°, lows near 26°-4°, rain on 38% of days.

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Stadium

Beaver Stadium

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Beaver Stadium
Location
University Park, PA
Surface
Grass
Roof
Open air
Field runs
southeast to northwest
Elevation
1,142 ft348 m
Map
Typical in December

Highs near 39°4°, lows near 26°-4°. Rain on 38% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 23%, freezing on 82%. 10-year average.

Series history

First meeting in our records

SMU vs Penn State: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Beaver Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Oct 10, 2026USC at Penn State31–2359°15° · dry · 11 mph17 km/h gusts
Sat, Sep 26, 2026Wisconsin at Penn State24–2063°17° · dry · 24 mph39 km/h gusts
Q&A

SMU at Penn State: questions fans ask

What was the weather at SMU at Penn State?

SMU at Penn State has been played. Final: SMU 10, Penn State 38. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.

Does Beaver Stadium have a roof?

No. Beaver Stadium is an open-air stadium with a grass field, so the weather plays a part.