Sat, Sep 19 · Week 3
Western Michigan at Rice weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- First Community Stadium, Houston, TX
- TV
- ESPN+
It was 90°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 21 mph. Final: Western Michigan 28, Rice 21.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
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Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
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Stadium
Stadium page First Community Stadium
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Elevation
- 39 ft12 m
Series history
First meeting in our records
Game-day weather history
Recent games at First Community Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Tulsa at Rice | 38–17 |  71°21° · dry · 24 mph39 km/h gusts |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | UTSA at Rice | 16–14 |  80°26° · 0.37 in9.3 mm rain · 19 mph30 km/h gusts |
Q&A
Western Michigan at Rice: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Western Michigan at Rice?
It was 90°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 21 mph. Final: Western Michigan 28, Rice 21.
Does First Community Stadium have a roof?
No. First Community Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.