Sat, Oct 3 · Week 5 · Conference game
Boston College at SMU weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
- TV
- CW / ESPN Unlmtd
It was 72°F and wet, with 0.21 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 15 mph. Final: Boston College 16, SMU 25.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
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 2-0
2 meetings tracked here since 2024 · SMU has won 2 straight (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nov 8 | SMU at Boston College | SMU 45-13 | Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) |
| 2024 | Nov 16 | Boston College at SMU | SMU 38-28 | Gerald J. Ford Stadium |
Game-day weather history
Recent games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Virginia at SMU | 13–23 |  55°13° · dry · 16 mph26 km/h gusts |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | Missouri State at SMU | 24–34 |  87°31° · dry · 21 mph34 km/h gusts |
Q&A
Boston College at SMU: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Boston College at SMU?
It was 72°F and wet, with 0.21 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 15 mph. Final: Boston College 16, SMU 25.
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.