Sweating It Out SwampButt Underwear College Football Week Two…

 Six Reasons the Heat and Humidity Will Affect Football Outcomes

September 4, 2025 (Lake Jackson, Texas) Does the weather and specifically the temperature and humidity effect the performance of college football teams? Short answer, yes. Longer answer, we believe so. Weather conditions, especially temperature and humidity, can significantly affect the performance of college football teams. The sweat that accompanies strenuous physical activity in warm and in some instances downright tropical conditions is one that the people at SwampButt Underwear study with a lot of interest. Here are a few reasons SwampButt Underwear is keen to know more about the impact and how games are won and lost due to a pair of sweaty hands or pair of sweaty butt cheeks:

1. Physical Conditioning: Teams that are better conditioned to handle extremely high temperatures tend to perform better. For example, teams used to hot and humid conditions will fare better in games played in similar weather compared to teams from cooler climates. So, invite those Mountain West Schools to the deep south, Texas or Arizona. This will make things tough for them and not so challenging for the home team. The visitors will have hands on hips before halftime.
2. Hydration and Fatigue: High humidity combined with high temperatures can lead to quicker fatigue and dehydration, affecting players’ stamina, speed, and overall performance. The higher the humidity the less evaporative cooling occurs and that is really a big wet mess. Coaches should manage players’ hydration levels more carefully in such conditions. Advances in nutrition cause many, but not all, teams to deliver not just water but dissolved minerals in the right amounts more than ever before. Who remembers salt tablets?
3. Game Strategy: Weather influences game strategy. Teams adjust their play-calling based on how slippery the field is or how well players can grip the ball in humid conditions. There is a famous example of Tom Brady and his center at New England sweating out the centering of the ball because the center had terminal swamp butt, making the ball very hard to handle.
4. Injury Risk: Extreme weather conditions can also increase the risk of injuries. Heat-related illnesses are a concern in hot weather. Muscle cramps and worse result from heat and humidity combined with poor conditioning and hydration that is lacking. Pickle juice anyone? See the SwampButt Underwear article on Safeguarding Students Proven Strategies Against Heat-Related Illnesses.
5. Psychological Factors: Players may be affected mentally by extreme weather. A team accustomed to playing in cooler, drier conditions might struggle with motivation, fatigue and focus when facing a hot, humid environment. While not psychological, tiredness is exacerbated in the heat and worse in the humidity. Fatigue will make cowards of us all.
6. Field Conditions: Rain or excessive humidity can make the field muddy or slippery, impacting performance. Players may struggle with footing, which can affect speed and agility in the rain. But slippery hands make handling a football very challenging. Ask anyone who has sweaty hands about gripping: a hammer, wrench, shovel, or golf club about what happens with sweaty hands.

Overall, while weather impacts all teams, the degree of impact can vary based on each team’s preparation and personal acclimatization to specific environmental conditions. Teams and their training staff should plan accordingly.

About SwampButt Underwear

SwampButt Underwear is a real company that makes and sells underwear for men. And we really like college football. Founded in the sweltering heart of Texas, SwampButt Underwear designs performance undergarments for men who sweat — a lot. All SwampButt Underwear is made in Texas. With a brand voice as bold as its fabric technology, SwampButt Underwear helps its customers fight embarrassing perspiration with comfort, honesty, and a little humor. SwampButt Underwear™ is trademarked in the United States and foreign countries. It was really expensive so please do not use it without permission.