Colorado game back in the day was the coldest I have ever been to in my life. There were seriously like 1000 people at the game. They were just allowing people to come into the club section to warm up. That was before the suites were available.
Coldest Iowa State Home Football Games
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My wife was underdressed for a game in 2000, she thinks it was NU, might have been KU. I had to carry her from Hy-Vee to our apartment because her feet were so cold. She fell down while walking back!
Also was at KU 2013, I was dressed for the weather and comfy, buddy came down from Sioux City and was not prepared, we stayed the whole time.
Also was at KU 2013, I was dressed for the weather and comfy, buddy came down from Sioux City and was not prepared, we stayed the whole time.
I thought the exact same thing!
I attended '84 KSU and '85 OSU also.
Oklahoma State upset was awesome, I also had advantage of some "beveraging." I probably did for K-State, too, but that game was a dud during a bad season. Still stayed for the whole thing!
From this list, I was only at the Tech game in 2022. I remember getting free parking and our choice of seats at the 50 yard line, attempting to sled the hillside, and griping about Manning's play calls.
The coldest sporting event I've ever been to was a USMNT soccer game in St Paul earlier that year. It was a night game that started at 2 degrees with -16 wind chill, and a Honduras player was treated for hypothermia at halftime. I was plenty warm but had to drink the beers quickly before they froze.
I actually love these games and think one of the best parts about getting older is knowing how to dress for cold weather.
The coldest sporting event I've ever been to was a USMNT soccer game in St Paul earlier that year. It was a night game that started at 2 degrees with -16 wind chill, and a Honduras player was treated for hypothermia at halftime. I was plenty warm but had to drink the beers quickly before they froze.
I actually love these games and think one of the best parts about getting older is knowing how to dress for cold weather.
'84 KSU, '85 OSU, 2013 KU, 2022 Tech for me. I have NEVER left a game early in my life. '13 KU had to drink hard liquor as the beer was frozen solid even before opening the can. '85 OSU we tried to bring in a one of those giant yellow 5 gallon thermos things of Hot Cocoa and Schnaaps. Jack-Leg at the gate told us we needed a vendor permit! We went to a different gate and the guy there just laughed and let us go in.
KU 2013 was one of the finest tailgates we ever had. Everything just came together with a group of people who were suffering equally as only Cyclone fans can understand. We had to put our coolers inside the RV in order to keep the beer inside the coolers from freezing. All of us took turns in and out of the RV due to space. The people on the outside got to pass the Fireball around and the people on the inside got to warm up. Good times, good times....
I was at 9 of the 13 listed. Missed the pre-1981 and the Colorado game. I seem to remember the roads were really bad for that one (coming from Cedar Rapids)
We were all wrapped in sleeping bags.
I can't remember the numbers but we did an amazing job holding Thurmon Thomas in check.
I remember the 1992 Marvin Seiler game against Nebraska being really cold. The restrooms were filled during halftime of people trying to stay warm. All huddled around the troughs.
Apparently not cold enough to make the top 10
Apparently not cold enough to make the top 10
I was at Chiefs vs Dolphins playoff game in KC in January. Saturday will be downright balmy in comparison.
Kansas State 1993 was the famous streaker game. A real all-timer. I'll never forget how long it took the cops to march that guy up to the paddy wagon.
I've been to at least five games on this list, and perhaps as many as nine. I'll never be able to verify those remaining four because with a few exceptions, I don't remember which games I went to as a kid.
I was at that one (I have a crazy stat of prior to starting college at Iowa State the team was 10-0 in games I attended which from in the span of 1985-1995 is pretty tough to do) I don't remember that one being that cold and the highlights don't look like players or fans rushing the field were terribly bundled up. Could have been adrenaline though.
2013 KU game between two bad teams near the end of the season was the most fun football game I have ever attended. The absolute sicko energy was palpable. Don't miss out on this chance at a cold weather game, bundle up and get to Jack Trice on Saturday.
I thought the same thing. I've been thinking all week getting myself mentally prepared "well at least it won't be as cold as TT two years ago".
TT wasn't actually that bad though although I had a LOT to drink that day so probably just wasn't feeling it. Saturday I have to drive two hours home because my wife works on Sunday. Debating if I trust my 18 year old to navigate after game traffic or if I am going to have to make it through this one sober (well sober by the time the game ends).
1000 percent this, my group still talks about that tailgate and game to this day. Incredibly memorable!
Was at that one too. I would have put money it would have made the top ten at least but apparently not. I'll tell you the upper decks at least was really cold. May have been more of a wind chill factor.
I was one of those 1,000 more or less, since they didn't even take tickets for game. Everyone was huddled in the back rows of the lower bow right next to the concrete walls. I remember the band on the field pregame with their heavy coats on and the snow swirling around on the green ice rink.
Kinda surprised the Drake game isn't on here, but now I see the temp was 34 with a WC of 28. I recall it was worse because it was snow/raining, they didn't take tickets that game either, couldn't have been more than a few thousand fans there.
I remember some dude road his bike and brought it in the stadium and they were totally fine with it. No idea why dude was riding a bike in that weather.
