Could the Sun be a factor in the game Sunday?

[DFWJC]

It will only be for a while because we're the late game and the sun will be setting about half an hour into the game.

Game time is 3:40
Sunset is 5:44

But it's supposed to be cloudy and rainy on Sunday anyway

 

[tyke1doe]

Game time is 3:40
Sunset is 5:44

But it's supposed to be cloudy and rainy on Sunday anyway

I thought it was starting much later. Thanks for setting me straight.

 

[xwalker]

I can't remember the last time it was open, it wasn't this year. Should have just made it domed I'm sure that would have cut millions off the price tag

It's weird. It seems like there would be some perfect weather days in September or October. Actually, around here there have been perfect weather days in November, December and even today.

Do they even open it for college games?

It appears that it was open at least 2 games in 2014. I don't see more recent info, but I'm sure it out there.

Open/Closed games in the first few years:
DATE OPP W/L TIME ROOF, DOORS WEATHER
9/20/09 Giants L 7:20p open open 84 partly cloudy
9/28/09 Panthers W 7:30p closed closed
10/25/09 Falcons W 3:15p closed closed
11/1/09 Seahawks W 12p closed open
11/22/09 Commanders W 12p closed open
11/26/09 Raiders W 3:15p open open 62
12/13/09 Chargers L 3:15p open open 74
1/3/10 Eagles W 3:15p closed closed
1/9/10 Eagles W 7p closed closed

9/19/10 Bears L 12p closed closed
10/10/10 Titans L 3:15p closed closed
10/25/10 Giants L 7:30p open open 84
10/31/10 Jaguars L 12p closed closed
11/21/10 Lions W 12p closed closed
11/25/10 Saints L 3:15p closed closed
12/12/10 Eagles L 7:20p closed closed
12/19/10 Commanders W 12p open closed 51

9/26/11 Commanders W 7:30p open closed 85
10/2/11 Lions L 12p closed closed
10/23/11 Rams W 3:15p closed closed
11/6/11 Seahawks W 12p closed closed
11/13/11 Bills W 12p closed closed
11/24/11 Dolphins W 3:15p closed open
12/11/11 Giants L 7:20p closed closed
12/24/11 Eagles L 3:15p closed closed

9/23/12 Bucs W 12p closed closed
10/1/12 Bears L 7:30p open open 80 sunny
10/28/12 Giants L 3:25p open open 62 sunny
11/18/12 Browns W 12p open open 65
11/22/12 Commanders L 3:25p open open 75 w little rain in 2Q
12/2/12 Eagles W 7:20p open open 75
12/16/12 Steelers W 3:25p open open 72 clear
12/23/12 Saints L 12p open open 63

9/8/13 Giants W 7:30p closed closed
9/22/13 Rams W 12p closed closed
10/6/13 Broncos L 3:25p closed closed
10/13/13 Commanders W 7:30p closed closed

 

[MileyDancer]

Yeah, I think they keep it closed for superstitious reasons. I love when it's opened, but I'm also kind of indifferent. It doesn't bother me being closed; it helps with the crowd noise.