Penn State is likely used to playing in cold weather by now, but SMU could be in for some adjustments from its usual Texas environment this weekend.
When the Nittany Lions and Mustangs meet in Beaver Stadium for a first-round matchup in the 2024 College Football Playoff, it's expected to come in some cold weather in State College, Pennsylvania.
Some low temperatures could make things more difficult for Penn State and SMU as each team looks to advance to the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State.
What will the weather look like for Penn State vs. SMU? The Sporting News has you covered on the forecast in State College for Saturday's matchup.
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Friday, Dec. 20, 10:39 a.m. -- There's flurries coming down in State College this morning. Around an inch is expected throughout Friday, which could make for a snowy Beaver Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Thursday, Dec. 19, 7:07 p.m. -- Even with snow looking unlikely for game time between Penn State and SMU, it will certainly be cold in Beaver Stadium on Saturday.
Rhett Lashlee doesn't seem concerned with his Mustangs traveling to play in the low temperatures.
Saturday's forecast in State College calls for a high temperature of 27 degrees and a low temperature of 11 degrees. There's just a 3 percent chance of precipitation during the day on Saturday.
However, State College may get some snow prior to the game, with around an inch of snow expected Friday.
The forecast calls for a high of 27 degrees in State College during the day on Saturday, but with expected wind speeds of 10 to 20 miles per hour, it could feel even colder for the playoff matchup.