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Sat, Sep 19 · Week 3

North Carolina Central at Gardner-Webb weather recap

North Carolina CentralEagles · 3-5 · MEAC
20
atFinal
Gardner-WebbRunnin' Bulldogs · 2-6 · OVC
44
Kickoff
Venue
Ernest W. Spangler Stadium, Boiling Springs, NC
TV
ESPN+
The short answer

It was 83°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 12 mph. Final: North Carolina Central 20, Gardner-Webb 44.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

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Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.

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Stadium

Ernest W. Spangler Stadium

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Location
Boiling Springs, NC
Surface
Turf
Roof
Open air
Elevation
883 ft269 m
Map
Series history

First meeting in our records

North Carolina Central vs Gardner-Webb: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Eastern Illinois at Gardner-Webb21–762°16° · 1.3 in33 mm rain · 34 mph54 km/h gusts
Q&A

North Carolina Central at Gardner-Webb: questions fans ask

What was the weather at North Carolina Central at Gardner-Webb?

It was 83°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 12 mph. Final: North Carolina Central 20, Gardner-Webb 44.

Does Ernest W. Spangler Stadium have a roof?

No. Ernest W. Spangler Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.