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Sat, Sep 19 · Week 3

Dayton at Eastern Kentucky weather recap

DaytonFlyers · 6-1 · Pioneer
17
atFinal
Eastern KentuckyColonels · 3-5 · United Athletic
14
Kickoff
Venue
Roy Kidd Stadium, Richmond, KY
TV
ESPN+
The short answer

It was 85°F and wet, with 0.09 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 14 mph. Final: Dayton 17, Eastern Kentucky 14.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

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

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Stadium

Roy Kidd Stadium

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Location
Richmond, KY
Surface
Turf
Roof
Open air
Elevation
948 ft289 m
Map
Series history

First meeting in our records

Dayton vs Eastern Kentucky: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Roy Kidd Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Oct 10, 2026West Georgia at Eastern Kentucky20–3060°15° · 0.05 in1.3 mm rain · 33 mph53 km/h gusts
Sat, Oct 3, 2026North Alabama at Eastern Kentucky20–1671°22° · dry · 16 mph26 km/h gusts
Q&A

Dayton at Eastern Kentucky: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Dayton at Eastern Kentucky?

It was 85°F and wet, with 0.09 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 14 mph. Final: Dayton 17, Eastern Kentucky 14.

Does Roy Kidd Stadium have a roof?

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