College Football Weather Report — September 12, 2026
OREGON @ OKLAHOMA STATE
Approximately 85 degrees with 66% humidity, SSE winds around 9 mph and a 20% chance of rain. Thunderstorms remain possible during the game window, so the timing should be checked again before kickoff.
ARIZONA STATE @ TEXAS A&M
Approximately 89 degrees with 65% humidity, SSW winds around 11 mph and almost no rain risk.
WEATHER IMPACT: The combination of heat and humidity could test defensive depth and conditioning as the game progresses.
MISSISSIPPI STATE @ MINNESOTA
Approximately 72 degrees with 43% humidity, clear skies and NW winds around 14 mph.
WEATHER IMPACT: The wind is approaching the range where it could affect deeper passes and kicking, but it is not yet severe.
ALABAMA @ KENTUCKY
Approximately 79 degrees with 83% humidity, southerly winds around 8 mph and a 39% chance of rain.
WEATHER IMPACT: Rain is possible during the game window. Recheck the forecast before kickoff to determine whether the field and football could be wet.
UCF @ PITTSBURGH
Approximately 82 degrees with 73% humidity, SSW winds around 7 mph and a 49% chance of rain.
WEATHER IMPACT: This is one of the more notable rain spots among the afternoon games. The wind should not be a major factor, but game-time rain could affect footing and ball security.
TENNESSEE @ GEORGIA TECH
Approximately 79 degrees with 82% humidity, SW winds around 4 mph and a 41% chance of rain.
WEATHER IMPACT: Scattered rain is possible around kickoff. Wind is not a concern, but any heavier shower could temporarily affect field conditions.
OHIO STATE @ TEXAS
Approximately 98 degrees with 38% humidity, SSE winds around 11 mph and almost no rain risk.
WEATHER IMPACT: Extreme heat is the primary concern. Conditioning, substitutions and defensive fatigue could become factors during sustained drives.
BOTTOM LINE
The strongest weather concern is the extreme heat for Ohio State–Texas. UCF–Pittsburgh, Alabama–Kentucky and Tennessee–Georgia Tech carry rain risks that require another check before kickoff. Oregon–Oklahoma State still has a possible thunderstorm window, while the wind in Mississippi State–Minnesota is worth monitoring.