Week 15 College Football Weather

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Week 15 features 1 FBS games tracked by Blue Chip Analytics, and no significant weather angles: no game reaches the thresholds where conditions begin to move totals — sustained wind 15 mph, gusts 25 mph, temperature 32°F or 95°F, or a 60% chance of precipitation. For weather-focused bettors, the table below still lists every game's forecast; this is a week to look elsewhere for an edge. These games are still outside the ~10-day forecast window, so every reading here is a preliminary estimate — check back closer to kick-off. Conditions as of .

Date Away @ Home Stadium St Weather Temp Wind Gust Rain Humidity Altitude Distance
Dec 12
8:00 PM UTC
Navy @ Army MetLife Stadium NJ
Patchy rain nearbyPatchy rain nearby
78.5°F 6.7 mph 10.7 mph 34% 73% N/A 181 mi

How BlueChip Weather Tracking Works

Blue Chip Analytics pulls hourly forecasts from WeatherAPI.com at each stadium's coordinates for the scheduled kickoff hour. Stadium locations, elevations, and seating capacities come from the Blue Chip Analytics database. Travel distances are calculated as straight-line kilometers from the away team's home venue to the game venue, then converted to miles. Each metric is compared against documented thresholds (sustained wind ≥15 mph, gusts ≥25 mph, temperature ≤32°F or ≥95°F, precipitation chance ≥60%, humidity ≤20% or ≥80%) and flagged in the table. Elevation (>5,000 ft) and travel (>500 miles) are tracked alongside them but are venue and travel facts rather than forecast conditions, so they are counted separately. See the full methodology for model details.

How to Use This Weather Table

Use the checkboxes above the table to filter games by alert type: for example, checking "Wind Alert" shows only games with sustained winds of 15 mph or more. Use the Conference dropdown to narrow by league. Click any column header to sort. Each row links to the individual game page, which carries the full weather breakdown alongside power ratings, home field advantage, and travel context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does BlueChip Analytics collect weather data for college football games?

Weather forecasts are sourced from WeatherAPI.com at the stadium's coordinates for the scheduled kickoff hour.

What wind speed is considered a weather alert in college football?

Blue Chip Analytics flags games with sustained winds of 15 mph or more as a wind alert, and gusts of 25 mph or more as a gust alert. Research shows passing efficiency begins to decline meaningfully around 15 mph; kicking games, field goals and punts, are affected at lower thresholds depending on direction. See each game page for stadium maps with directional wind overlay.

Does rain affect college football betting lines?

Games with a precipitation probability of 60% or more are flagged with a rain alert. Heavy rain tends to depress scoring, favoring under totals, and can reduce the effectiveness of pass-heavy offenses. The effect is most pronounced when rain coincides with sustained wind of 15 mph or more. Moderate rain alone has a smaller and less consistent line impact.

Why does stadium elevation matter for college football games?

Stadiums above 5,000 feet - such as venues in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming - are flagged for elevation. Thinner air reduces aerodynamic drag, which can marginally increase ball-flight distance on kicks and deep passes. Any effect on visiting-team stamina is smaller and less consistent, so we flag elevation as venue context rather than a scoring edge.

What does the travel distance alert mean?

A distance alert flags away teams travelling more than 500 miles to the venue. Long travel correlates with minor but measurable performance reductions, especially for West-to-East trips that involve body-clock disadvantage. Blue Chip Analytics calculates straight-line distance from the away team's home stadium to the game venue using venue coordinates.

How often is the weather data updated?

Forecasts are updated daily in-season with increasing frequency as game day approaches. Forecasts beyond 72 hours carry wider uncertainty intervals, so the most reliable reads appear in the 48–72-hour window before kickoff. Check back Thursday–Friday each week for the most accurate conditions.

Blue Chip Analytics tracks weather, elevation, and travel distance for every FBS game so you can quickly spot the 0 games with a weather angle in Week 15.