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Texas and Ohio State football heat safety measures

Overview

Ahead of a college football matchup between Texas and Ohio State in Austin, officials have implemented increased hydration measures due to extreme heat concerns. Following a previous game where high temperatures led to 13 fans being transported to hospitals, athletic director Chris Del Conte announced that the university would increase free hydration stations from 16 to 19. Fans are also permitted to bring one factory-sealed plastic water bottle of up to one liter.

Weather forecasts for the game indicate dangerous conditions, with a heat advisory in effect for Austin. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 90s around kickoff, with heat index values potentially reaching 109 degrees.

Entities

Ohio State Buckeyes · Texas Longhorns · Polymarket · Steve Sarkisian · Ohio State University

Timeline

about 6 hours ago

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Sources

al.com · cleveland.com · covers.com · crossingbroad.com · heavy.com · masslive.com · mlive.com · newyorkupstate.com · oregonlive.com · pennlive.com · si.com · syracuse.com