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Sat, Oct 17 · Week 7

Kent State at South Florida weather recap

Kent StateGolden Flashes · 3-5 · MAC
2
atFinal
South FloridaBulls · 5-2 · American
29
Kickoff
Venue
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
TV
ESPN+
The short answer

It was 70°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 26 mph. Final: Kent State 2, South Florida 29.

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 83°29°, lows near 69°21°, rain on 29% of days.


Stadium

Raymond James Stadium

Stadium page
Raymond James Stadium
Location
Tampa, FL
Surface
Grass
Roof
Open air
Elevation
3 ft1 m
Map
Typical in October

Highs near 83°29°, lows near 69°21°. Rain on 29% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 13%, above 90°F on 1%. 10-year average.

Series history

First meeting in our records

Kent State vs South Florida: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Raymond James Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Oct 3, 2026Temple at South Florida17–1383°29° · 0.41 in10.5 mm rain · 15 mph25 km/h gusts
Q&A

Kent State at South Florida: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Kent State at South Florida?

It was 70°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 26 mph. Final: Kent State 2, South Florida 29.

Does Raymond James Stadium have a roof?

No. Raymond James Stadium is an open-air stadium with a grass field, so the weather plays a part.