Sat, Oct 17 · Week 7 · Conference game
Virginia at SMU weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
- TV
- CW / ESPN Unlmtd
It was 55°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 16 mph. Final: Virginia 13, SMU 23.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. Kickoff weather posts within a week.
Typical October at the stadium: highs near 80°26°, lows near 60°16°, rain on 25% of days.
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 October
Highs near 80°26°, lows near 60°16°. Rain on 25% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 23%, above 90°F on 15%. 10-year average.
Series history
SMU leads 1-0
1 meeting tracked here since 2024 · SMU won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nov 23 | SMU at Virginia | SMU 33-7 | Scott Stadium |
Game-day weather history
Recent games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Virginia at SMU: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Virginia at SMU?
It was 55°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 16 mph. Final: Virginia 13, SMU 23.
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.