SMU (power rating: 12.8) holds a 11.9-point advantage over California (0.9) on a neutral field per Blue Chip Analytics. SMU's home field adds 3.8 points to that advantage at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Beyond home field, the model charges the heat, with a slighter reading for California's trip. The weather component is provisional until the game-time reading is confirmed. Adjust the factors in the tool above to test your own numbers.
The latest reading for Gerald J. Ford Stadium shows Clear, 96°F, heat index 98°F with winds of 7 mph. Heat of 96°F is a conditioning factor, particularly in the second half, and the market has historically charged nothing for it. It was taken before the ~10-day forecast window opened, so it describes the furthest hour the forecast reached rather than kickoff itself, and it is replaced once the game comes inside the window. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
96°F
| Measure | CaliforniaAway | SMUHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,475 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Home game |
| Season total | 7,145 miles | 2,952 miles |
| Body clock | 21:00 | 23:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
California travels 1,475 miles to this game, a significant road trip. California arrives with a 2-hour eastward body clock shift, short of the two-zone westward threshold where travel starts to price.
