It’s time to play SwampButt Gridiron – the game that’s sweeping the nation. We use science, weather balloons and old-fashioned gumption to predict which fan bases are most likely to come away with a case of swampbutt this weekend by just watching the game.
These aren’t the best match-ups of the weekend (in some cases far from it). These are our predictions for what games will be the most uncomfortable for fans who paid a lot of money to sweat next to people whose wardrobe features the same dominant color.
Good luck to all and drink plenty of fluids. And don’t forget the sunscreen.
SwampButt Special – No. 16 UCLA vs. Texas A&M
The 2:30 start (central time) ensures that the Texas sun will be out in full force by the time kick off arrives. It’s going to be hot in Aggieland! And with both team’s passing attacks this game could take forever with all the stops of the clock and players having cramps.
Location: Kyle Field in College Station, Texas
Time: 2:30 p.m. (CT)
Temperature: 88 degrees
Precipitation: 20 percent
Humidity: 62 percent
Second place: No. 4 Florida State vs. No. 12 Ole Miss
It’s an night game, so the sun won’t have as much of an impact compared to an early afternoon start. But people are going to sweat.
Location: Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida
Time: 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Temperature: 82 degrees
Precipitation: 60 percent
Humidity: 72 percent
3rd place: No. 9 Notre Dame vs. Texas
The game will start as the sun starts to go down. Most people will have already sweated through their clothes at the tailgates. Drink a Shiner for us!
Location: Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas
Time: 6:30 p.m. (CT)
Temperature: 86 degrees
Precipitation: 20 percent
Humidity: 67 percent
Honorable Mentions
No. 25 Florida vs. Massachusetts
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida
Time: 6:30 p.m. (CT)
Temperature: 78 degrees
Precipitation: 60 percent
Humidity: 82 percent
No. 2 Clemson vs. Auburn
Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama
Time: 8:00 p.m. (CT)
Temperature: 80 degrees
Precipitation: 20 percent
Humidity: 64 percent
No. 13 TCU vs. South Dakota State
Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas
Time: 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Temperature: 87 degrees
Precipitation: 0 percent
Humidity: 51 percent
No. 21 Oklahoma State vs. Southeastern Louisiana
Location: Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma
Time: 2:30 p.m. (CT)
Temperature: 83 degrees
Precipitation: 0 percent
Humidity: 57 percent
Mississippi State vs. South Alabama
Location: Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi
Time: 11:00 a.m. (CT)
Temperature: 80 degrees
Precipitation: 0 percent
Humidity: 50 percent