Cotton Bowl tickets prices plummet as fans fear for safety over severe weather conditions ahead of Texas-Ohio State

Before Friday’s Texas-Ohio State Cotton Bowl game, ticket prices have drastically decreased due to the harsh winter weather.

Traveling fans will be impacted by the storm that AT&T Stadium, the site of the College Football Playoff game, is preparing for.

Given the size of Ohio State’s fan base and the stadium’s proximity to Austin and Texas, where many Longhorns supporters live, the Cotton Bowl was predicted to be a hot ticket.

However, a number of significant secondary ticketing services will charge a higher admission fee for the Orange Bowl game between Notre Dame and Penn State.

Tickets for the Cotton Bowl at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, which is standing room only, were available on Wednesday for slightly more than $100 each.

However, the cheapest Orange Bowl tickets at the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium cost more than twice as much, at $200.

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As supporters fear for their safety, Orange Bowl ticket prices have fallen precipitously.

The snow storm will begin Thursday morning and continue through Thursday evening at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

According to the National Weather Service, the current forecast predicts two to four inches of snow and nearly a tenth of an inch of ice.

Winter storm warnings have been issued by the NWS.

Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to attend the game, but the weather could be hazardous.

The game will proceed as planned, according to a joint statement released by AT&T Stadium and the Cotton Bowl on Tuesday.

“We’re still keeping an eye on weather reports, and the National Weather Service has improved their forecast for later this week over the past 24 hours,” the statement read.

“We have been holding regular meetings with the College Football Playoff, the North Texas Transportation Director, and city officials.

“We are ready for any unforeseen circumstances if the prediction changes.

“NorthTexashighways are already being brined and plans are in place to ensure a safe environment for everyone in and around AT&T Stadium on game day.”

College Football Playoff schedule

Games in the first round:

• No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Notre Dame – Friday, Dec. 20, 8 pm ET, ABC/ESPN
• No. 11 SMU at No. 6 Penn State – Saturday, Dec. 21, 12 pm ET, TNT/Max
• No. 12 Clemson at No. 5 Texas – Saturday, Dec. 21, 4 pm ET, TNT/Max
• No. 9 Tennessee at No. 8 Ohio State – Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 pm ET, ABC/ESPN

Games in the second round:

• No. 3 Boise State vs. No. 6 Penn State – Tuesday, Dec. 31, 7:30 pm ET, ESPN
• No. 4 Arizona State vs No. 5 Texas – Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1 pm ET, ESPN
• No. 1 Oregon vs No. 8 Ohio State – Wednesday, Jan. 1, 5 pm ET, ESPN
• No. 2 Georgia vs No. 7 Notre Dame – *POSTPONED* Thursday, Jan. 2, 4 pm ET, ESPN

The semifinals:

• No. 6 Penn State vs No. 7 Notre Dame – Thursday, Jan. 9, 7:30 pm ET, ESPN
• No. 5 Texas vs No. 8 Ohio State – Friday, Jan. 10, 7:30 pm ET, ESPN

Game of the National Championship:

• Penn State/Notre Dame vs Texas/Ohio State, Monday, Jan. 20, 7:30 pm ET, ESPN

The kickoff time for the game is still set at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.

Even with a few extra sets, the Cotton Bowl would still draw more spectators than the Orange Bowl.

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Hard Rock Stadium can accommodate about 65,000 people, whereas AT&T Stadium can accommodate over 100,000.

The Cotton Bowl weather problem occurs one week after the Sugar Bowl quarterfinal between Notre Dame and George was postponed by one day to January 2 in the wake of the tragic New Orleans attack on New Year’s Day.