Massive Snowstorm Hits Historic College Football Rivalry Game Saturday Night
Summary
A heavy snowstorm hit a college football game between Northwestern and Illinois on Saturday night in Champaign, Illinois. The weather conditions were challenging, with up to eight inches of snow, the largest amount recorded in Gies Memorial Stadium's history.Key Facts
- A major snowstorm affected several college football games across the U.S., with significant snowfall in some areas.
- Ohio State and Michigan played a game in Ann Arbor, Michigan, while Northwestern faced Illinois in Champaign, Illinois.
- The game in Champaign had about eight inches of snow, a record amount for Gies Memorial Stadium.
- Snow was expected to continue falling mixed with rain during the game.
- Due to the weather, Illinois officials kept fans on only one side of the stadium.
- The game was a rivalry match, where the teams competed for the Land of Lincoln Trophy, a series that began in 1892.
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