Fans tuning in for Texas A&M vs. Arkansas on Saturday, Oct. 18, will have to wait a bit longer for the game.
Kickoff for Aggies-Razorbacks in Fayetteville, Arkansas, was delayed to 5:30 p.m. ET due to inclement weather, both schools announced. The original kickoff time was set for 3:30 p.m. ET.
The prediction of thunderstorms and heavy rain is setting back the game by two hours, which could impact both teams’ itinerary for the day. The weather could also affect how the game is played, of course.
Arkansas interim coach Bobby Petrino was the offensive coordinator at Texas A&M in 2023, the final year of former head coach Jimbo Fisher’s tenure. Arkansas (2-4) is looking for its first win since Sept. 6, whereas No. 4 Texas A&M is looking to improve to 7-0 on the year.
Here’s everything to know of the weather for Texas A&M vs. Arkansas on Oct. 18.
Texas A&M vs Arkansas weather update
Texas A&M-Arkansas was delayed by two hours on Oct. 18 due to predicted inclement weather in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The National Weather Service projects some of the storms could be severe, with showers and thunderstorms coming between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m..
‘Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m.,’ the National Weather Service writes. ‘Some of the storms could be severe. Temperature falling to around 65 (degrees) by 5 p.m.. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.:
The National Weather Service also says there’s a chance of another thunderstorm after 8 p.m. ET, which could possibly impact the game. Showers are also likely.