Cotton Bowl forced to release statement as severe weather threatens CFP between Texas Longhorns and Ohio State

The site of the next Cotton Bowl is predicted to see INCLEMENT weather.

Just before the Cotton Bowl begins, AT&T Stadium in Arlington is preparing for severe winter weather.

In what should be one of the season’s best games, the Texas Longhorns will play Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Which club advances to the National Championship matchup against Notre Dame or Penn State will be determined by Friday night’s Cotton Bowl.

Winter weather could, however, have a negative effect on spectators who are traveling to the game.

The main problem may be entering the stadium, even though AT&T is an indoor venue and weather won’t effect gaming.

Read more on college football

College football ref left bleeding after bowl game descends into chaos

Best US sportsbooks for payouts – The top US betting sites for fast withdrawals

Before kickoff, below-freezing weather and maybe snow are predicted for North Texas.

The Cotton Bowl issued a statement about the forthcoming game in light of this threat.

“We are routinely monitoring weather reports and we are in close contact with AT&T Stadium and local officials,” read the statement.

“Plans for bad weather are always in place. We will notify everyone attending and involved in this year’s Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic if circumstances call for it.

Additionally, college football analyst Ari Wasserman warned spectators that the game would be “absolute s*** show.”

“Just a PSA to anyone coming to Dallas for the Cotton Bowl on Friday: the weather in this city is going to be an absolute s*** show,” he wrote on X.

“This city doesn’t deal well with snow, and they are already discussing the possibility of a lot of snow on Thursday or Friday.

“Something to look out for.”

Scottie Rodgers, vice president of communications for the Cotton Bowl, clarified that people will be comfortable once they enter the stadium and that there probably won’t be a need to move the game.

“We’re routinely looking at the weather like everyone is now, and talking with our friends at the stadium and local authorities and just monitoring the situation,” he stated.

You are aware that we always have a backup plan, and that’s necessary when organizing events such as these.

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

“We hope Mother Nature permits us to safely transport everyone to the stadium so they can take in what promises to be an incredible college football game.

“Getting to the game might be a challenge, but once you’re at the game it’s 72 and sunny [inside].”

College football fans will probably be crammed into AT&T Stadium regardless of the weather.

Read More on The US Sun

Dad saves ‘kidnapped’ daughter, 14, in Taken-style hunt as ‘rapist’ arrested

Pregnant Jinger Duggar reveals growing baby bump in tight silk dress

Some of the most devoted sports fan bases are found in Texas and Ohio State, and they won’t let a little snow derail their plans.

Even if snow makes it more difficult for supporters to get to the stadium, expect an enthusiastic throng.

Note: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and adhere to strict fact-checking protocols to verify all claims and data before publication. If an error is identified, we promptly correct it and strive for transparency in all updates, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appreciate your trust and support!