Sat, Oct 3 · Week 5
Samford at UAB weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL
- TV
- ESPN+
It was 87°F and wet, with 0.05 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 13 mph. Final: Samford 14, UAB 33.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
Stadium
Stadium page Protective Stadium
Photo: Unknown author, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
- Surface
- Grass
- Roof
- Open air
- Elevation
- 614 ft187 m
Series history
First meeting in our records
Game-day weather history
Recent games at Protective Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | East Carolina at UAB | 17–30 |  79°26° · dry · 9 mph15 km/h gusts |
Q&A
Samford at UAB: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Samford at UAB?
It was 87°F and wet, with 0.05 in of rain at kickoff, gusts to 13 mph. Final: Samford 14, UAB 33.
Does Protective Stadium have a roof?
No. Protective Stadium is an open-air stadium with a grass field, so the weather plays a part.