By Katy Galimberti, AccuWeather staff writer
September 15, 2018, 11:50:17 AM EDT
With Florence barreling over the Carolinas, a handful of college football games in the impact area have been canceled, postponed or moved to different times.
But for the rest of the teams that get to play as normal, other weather could be a factor for some key matchups.
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) carries as Southeastern Louisiana linebacker Tamarcus Russell tries to tackle in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. LSU won 31-0. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Check out this week's forecast for affected games this Saturday:
No. 5 Oklahoma at Iowa State - 12 p.m. EDT
The Sooners will travel up to Ames, Iowa, for their first Big 12 game of the season.
Saturday will be a largely pleasant and warm day. By kickoff, temperatures will be near the 85-degree Fahrenheit mark.
By the time fans exit the stadium, the AccuWeather RealFeel® temperatures could approach the low 90s.
Middle Tennessee at No. 3 Georgia - 12:00 p.m. EDT
The game between Middle Tennessee and Georgia was originally scheduled for Saturday night but was moved up to the early afternoon hours due to Florence.
Clouds may increase during the game, but the majority of the rain is expected to hold off until Saturday night.
Saturday afternoon will otherwise be very warm with RealFeel® Temperatures soaring into the lower 90s.
Winds will be out of the north-northeast at 10-20 mph, which can impact some passes and kicks.
Gusty winds will persist on Saturday night as a bit of rain from Florence grazes the area.
Those traveling home from the Athens area on Sunday and headed to the north and east may eventually encounter heavy rainfall, flooded roads and travel delays.
Georgia Southern at No. 2 Clemson - 12 p.m. EDT
Clemson is expected to escape the worst of Florence, but showers can arrive before the game between Georgia Southern and Clemson is over on Saturday afternoon.
Temperatures will rise into the middle 80s for the game.
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"Those staying in the Clemson area into Saturday night or Sunday should be prepared for steadier and heavier rain that can quickly lead to flooding as well as gusty winds which will effect the area through the end of the weekend," AccuWeather Meteorologist Courtney Travis said.
No. 12 LSU at No. 7 Auburn - 3:30 p.m. EDT
The most anticipated game of the weekend will kick off in Auburn, Alabama, as the Tigers from LSU take on the Tigers from Auburn.
While fans of both teams are no stranger to heat, Saturday's afternoon game will be humid and hot.
RealFeel® temperatures will rise to around the century mark by kickoff.
The sun will shine overhead, so fans should be prepared with plenty of sunscreen.
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