Week 10 College Football Weather Challenges

**College Football Week 10: Rain and Wind Set to Disrupt Saturday Matchups Across the Nation**

Saturday, November 7, 2020, is shaping up to be a challenging day for several college football teams and fans, as significant weather systems are poised to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and even thunderstorms to key matchups across different regions. Forecasters are predicting conditions that could heavily influence game outcomes, making ball security, special teams, and offensive strategy paramount.

Up in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, the highly anticipated game between **No. 4 Notre Dame and Boston College**, kicking off at 3:30 p.m. ET at Alumni Stadium, is expected to contend with adverse conditions. Weather advisories predict persistent, potentially heavy rain throughout the game, coupled with steady winds blowing between 10-15 mph. With temperatures hovering in the mid-40s, the wet ball and cold hands will likely challenge passing accuracy, increase the risk of fumbles, and make field goal and extra point attempts particularly tricky.

Further south, a powerful low-pressure system combined with the remnants of a coastal storm is driving a broad swath of heavy weather across the Southern United States. While early forecasts indicated significant weather threats for areas like Knoxville, Tennessee, an anticipated matchup between Oklahoma and Tennessee was not on the official Week 10 schedule for November 7, 2020, with both teams playing elsewhere that day. However, numerous other games in the region are squarely in the path of the storm.

In San Marcos, Texas, **Appalachian State’s visit to Texas State** for a 3 p.m. ET start at Bobcat Stadium is under a heavy rain and thunderstorm watch. Winds are projected to be a major factor, sustained at 20-30 mph with even higher gusts, potentially creating chaotic playing conditions in temperatures around the low 60s.

Similarly, **Georgia Southern at Troy**, slated for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama, faces an identical forecast of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and sustained winds of 20-30 mph with stronger gusts, also in the low 60s. The open-air stadium could see swirling winds dramatically impacting punts and passes.

Finally, **Tulane’s trip to East Carolina** for a 12 p.m. ET start at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina, is also set to battle heavy rain, thunderstorms, and those same strong, gusty winds of 20-30 mph, with temperatures remaining in the low 60s.

These widespread weather challenges are expected to heavily favor run-heavy offenses and strong defensive fronts. Coaches will likely need to adjust play calls on the fly, prioritizing ball security and field position. The potential for sudden wind shifts, torrential downpours, and slick playing surfaces means that any game in these affected areas has the potential for significant disruptions, adding an unpredictable element to an already high-stakes college football Saturday.