Texas‘ first-round game in the College Football Playoff against Clemson Saturday afternoon is approaching.
The Longhorns missed the opportunity to secure a first-round bye after losing to Georgia in the SEC Championship game, but they still host a postseason game. To advance in the first year of the extended CFP system, Texas has to play ACC Champion, No. 12 Clemson in Austin.
The teams play 3 p.m. Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Because Texas is seeded No. 5, it hosts a first-round game. Had they been seeded lower, they could have traveled to a higher-seeded opponent to play. Luckily for Texas players (and fans) the Longhorns avoided a road game in, say, South Bend, Indiana, where it’s expected to be a high of 28 degrees.
TICKETS FOR TEXAS VS CLEMSON IN CFP
Here is the expected weather report for Texas vs Clemson on Saturday afternoon in Austin:
Texas vs Clemson weather report for CFP
There doesn’t appear to be any precipitation in the forecast for Central Texas on Saturday.
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According to the National Weather Service, Saturday should be sunny with a high around 64, which is average for this time of year.
When does Texas play next?
Date: Saturday, Dec. 21.
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin.
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What channel is Texas’ first-round CFP game?
TV: TNT
Streaming: Max, Sling
Commentators: Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek
Sideline reporter: Taylor McGregor
Watch the first-round College Football Playoff matchup live on Max or stream on Sling, which is offering a free trial to new users. Dave Pasch and Dusty Dvoracek will call the game with Taylor McGregor on the sidelines.
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This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas vs Clemson: Austin weather forecast for CFP first round
