ARLINGTON, Texas – The Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic comes to AT&T Stadium on Friday evening as cold weather lingers in Texas.
This year’s matchup features the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns, with a coveted spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on the line.
Fans making the trip to Arlington for the semi-final matchup of the CFP should brace themselves for the cold weather.
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The storm dumped as much as 7 inches in some spots in central Oklahoma and northern Texas, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has urged residents to avoid driving if possible.
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Those traveling north of San Antonio will encounter chilly temperatures in the mid to low 30s during the game.
Cotton Bowl officials released a statement regarding the conditions and game preparations on Tuesday night.
Statement from AT&T Stadium and the #GoodyearCottonBowl Classic. pic.twitter.com/pvPOSHsQbu
— Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic (@CottonBowlGame) January 8, 2025
Despite the cold, excitement continues to build for one of college football’s most anticipated games of the season.
Fans are advised to layer up and prepare for delays that could arise from weather-related issues.