Arizona State hosts hottest October game at 107 degrees
- The temperature at the Arizona State-Kansas game reached 107 degrees Fahrenheit at kickoff.
- This event marked the hottest October football game on record and tied the overall hottest game record at Mountain America Stadium.
- The ongoing extreme heat in Arizona has raised concerns about outdoor events and player safety.
In Tempe, Arizona, Arizona State University hosted a football game against Kansas on a record-breaking hot day. The kickoff temperature reached 107 degrees Fahrenheit, marking the hottest October game in the stadium's history. This temperature also tied the overall record for the hottest game at Mountain America Stadium, which has been in operation since 2000. The previous record was set during a game against Sacramento State in September 2013. The extreme heat in central Arizona has persisted into the football season, with the National Weather Service reporting that Phoenix experienced a record high of 111 degrees on the same day. This marked the 12th consecutive day of record-breaking temperatures in the area, highlighting an unusual weather pattern for this time of year. Typically, triple-digit temperatures are more common in early September, but the prolonged heatwave has raised concerns about the impact on outdoor events and the well-being of players and fans alike.