Severe weather takes toll as NRG Stadium roof leaks before CFP national championship
Chaos because of the weather engulfed the CFP national championship game before the teams even kicked off.
Mother Nature made her presence felt at NRG Stadium in Houston hours before the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies played to determine college football’s top team.
Severe weather struck the area for most of the day, drenching the surrounding areas and sending tailgaters scurrying to get inside as strong winds and rain arrived over the stadium.
KPRC 2 in Houston reported that fans had been advised to shelter in place while wicked weather passed through the area.
While the rain hadnt yet come down as heavily, the wind had picked up to a concerning amount, according to the report, and the CFP fan experience was closed down as stadium workers were seen taking down equipment for precautionary measures.
Heavy rain had fallen earlier in the day ahead of the game and the city was to remain under a tornado watch until 9 p.m. CST., The Associated Press reported.
4Fans stand outside NRG Stadium prior to the 2024 CFP National Championship game between the Washington Huskies and Michigan Wolverines on Jan. 8. Getty ImagesHAPPENING NOW: College football fans are sprinting to get inside NRG stadium. Strong winds and rain are starting to arrive. Tornado watch until 9pm #houston#NationalChampionshippic.twitter.com/xJtWwsdC9b
— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) January 8, 2024The outlet had also indicated that fans had been struggling to hold umbrellas as they made their way to the stadium gates.
To add to the already peculiar scene outside, inside the stadium the roof was leaking on the goal of the Huskies’ sideline.
4The roof at NRG Stadium in Houston was leaking before the national championship game on Monday. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
4The roof at NRG Stadium in Houston was leaking before the national championship game on Monday. Getty ImagesA video of the water dripping onto the field showed a Michigan player walking by and noticing it before continuing on with his pregame prep.
The weather also impacted those trying to reach the stadium, including friends and family of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh.
Well, the roof is shut at NRG Stadium. But its also leaking pic.twitter.com/o2WgJUBIxN
— Laine Higgins (@lainehiggins17) January 8, 2024Leaky roof at NRG Stadium pic.twitter.com/ZRkFXdHVsM
— Madeline Kenney (@madkenney) January 8, 2024The weather forced a plane carrying Baltimore coach John Harbaugh, defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald and members of the Ravens brass to have to divert to Austin, according to ESPNs Pete Thamel.
The plane is expected to land around 6:30 p.m. local time on the outskirts of the city, Thamel reported.
4Michigan takes the field on Monday night. Getty ImagesMondays College Football Playoff Championship pitted Michigan and Washington against one another following a drama-filled season for the Wolverines and a Huskies team that is trying to give the Pac-12 a proper sendoff.
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