Cotton Bowl Releases Statement On Severe Weather Threats During CFP

The Cotton Bowl has released a statement on potential severe weather threats for the game.

Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) fakes a handoff to running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half of the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Cotton Bowl matchup has been set and it's a good one. In the highly-anticipated game with a trip to the national championship on the line, the Texas Longhorns are set for a showdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Both teams are more than capable of winning a championship.

On Friday night, fans will see which historic program is the better team this year. While Ohio State is getting a lot of predictions to pull out the win, Texas feels very good about its chances.

However, there is a chance that severe weather could have an impact on traveling to the game for fans. Fortunately for both teams, the Cotton Bowl is played under the roof of Jerry World at AT&T Stadium, meaning the weather won't directly impact the quality of the game.

North Texas is expected to see freezing temperatures and potential snow ahead of kickoff. Due to the threat of poor weather, the Cotton Bowl has released a statement about the situation.

“We are routinely monitoring weather reports and we are in close contact with AT&T Stadium and local officials,” the statement said. “We always have plans for inclement weather. Should conditions warrant it, we will communicate to everyone attending and connected with this year’s Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.”

Looking at the expected weather conditions on Friday, the high temperature is currently projected to be 38 degrees. There is a low of 30 degrees in the forecast.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian walks the sideline during the Big 12 Championship game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at AT&T stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 in Arlington. / Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK

As for the chances of potential snow, they are placed at 75 percent right now.

Those conditions could have a huge impact on fans getting to the game. If the weather continues as predicted, icy roads could become a factor in fans or perhaps even the teams being able to arrive at the venue.

Only time will tell, but right now it sure looks like Mother Nature could have an impact on the Cotton Bowl.

Seeing a snow game in North Texas would be a very surprising situation. However, it's a reality that both teams are preparing for and would add yet another storyline heading into the matchup between two powerhouse football teams.

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