Get ready, college football fans! The weather forecast for Saturday’s playoff clash between Penn State and SMU at Beaver Stadium is turning heads, and it's a mixed bag of good and chilling news.

First, the bright side: fans can breathe a sigh of relief as there is zero chance of snow during Saturday's matchup, which kicks off at noon. This means the game will proceed without any snow-covered distractions as the Nittany Lions take on the Mustangs.

However, brace yourselves for the bad news – temperatures are set to plunge! The game-time temperature is forecasted to hover around a frigid 26 degrees Fahrenheit. But with a brisk northwest wind gusting at 14 miles per hour, the real feel will drop into the bone-chilling territory of just 14 degrees! As the game wears on, don’t expect any warmth – temperatures are predicted to feel like a mind-numbing 13 degrees by 4 p.m.

While the Nittany Lions are accustomed to battling the cold of State College this time of year, regularly practicing in the chilly climate, the Mustangs may not be so well-prepared. SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee discussed the weather earlier this week, saying, “Here’s the deal: They’re playing in the same weather we are. They gotta play in it, just like we do. I don’t think they’ve played a game on Dec. 21 at home before, either. I don’t think the weather’s a big deal.” Although Lashlee’s words are confident, it remains to be seen how SMU players will react to the extreme conditions.

So, as you bundle up to cheer on your team this Saturday, remember to stay warm on the sidelines and enjoy what promises to be a frigid yet thrilling football showdown! With playoff stakes on the line, both teams will need to muster every ounce of determination to battle the cold and give their fans a reason to shout!