Notre Dame vs SMU: shaded seats and sun by section
For Notre Dame vs SMU at a 7:30 pm kickoff, every section is in shade: the sun sets at or before kickoff. Minutes of direct sun are measured for every section below.
Which seats are in the sun at a 7:30 pm kickoff?
None of the stands get direct sun at a 7:30 pm kickoff. The sun is down or below the rim of the stadium for the whole game.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Parking lots open |
| 5:30 pm | Player Walk from the Basilica (about), and hospitality doors open |
| 6:00 pm | Stadium Gates A to E open |
| 7:30 pm | Kickoff |
| 7:30 pm | Sunset |
| ~11:00 pm | Typical final whistle (3.5 h) |
10-year norm for this date and kickoff: 39°F (range 28-48°F), feels like 31°F, wind 8 mph, rain in 10% of game hours, clear skies in 24%.
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