Sat, Sep 19 · Week 3 · Conference game
USC at Rutgers weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ
- TV
- CBS
It was 68°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 17 mph. Final: USC 42, Rutgers 35.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
Typical September at the stadium: highs near 78°25°, lows near 61°16°, rain on 32% of days.
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Stadium
Stadium page SHI Stadium
- Location
- Piscataway, NJ
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Elevation
- 98 ft30 m
Typical in September
Highs near 78°25°, lows near 61°16°. Rain on 32% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 10%, above 90°F on 5%. 10-year average.
Series history
USC leads 1-0
1 meeting tracked here since 2024 · USC won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Oct 26 | Rutgers at USC | USC 42-20 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
Game-day weather history
Recent games at SHI Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Indiana at Rutgers | 47–15 |  62°17° · dry · 10 mph15 km/h gusts |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Howard at Rutgers | 7–58 |  68°20° · dry · 32 mph52 km/h gusts |
Q&A
USC at Rutgers: questions fans ask
What was the weather at USC at Rutgers?
It was 68°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 17 mph. Final: USC 42, Rutgers 35.
Does SHI Stadium have a roof?
No. SHI Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.