On Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, the Playoff College Football Playoff game was played between Notre Dame and Indiana University in South Bend, Indiana.

The weather conditions on the day of the competition had a great impact on the event, with temperatures dropping to -20 degrees and a 24% chance of snow.

South Bend already had a light accumulation of snow on Thursday — about a few inches. Cold temperatures and snow complicated conditions on the field, posing additional challenges for both teams. For example, the field is slippery and the weather is cold, which affects the performance of athletes.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love told ‘College Gameday’ that it had been really cold outside, just as the forecast had stated. Notre Dame’s ground maintenance team had worked hard to clear the snow and make sure the game ran smoothly. According to the latest weather forecast, it turned sunny during the match.

In the end, Notre Dame won 27-17, and the adverse weather conditions undoubtedly added to the difficulty of the match.