College football’s season opener hit a boiling point—literally—with triple-digit temps and heat indexes soaring past 100 in key matchups. Two games were cut short for safety: South Carolina vs. Kent State’s fourth quarter was trimmed, and a Division II clash in Kansas ended in a tie after conditions became too dangerous. Turf in Tulsa hit 150 degrees, while heat advisories raged in Austin and Knoxville. Even early-start games couldn’t escape the heat, with overtime still pushing players to their limits. The NCAA’s new FBS calendar, if approved, could mean even more games played in these brutal early-fall conditions starting in 2027. For now, athletes and fans alike must brace for a season where Mother Nature’s heat is the real game-changer.
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