College football fans — it is a cold, crisp November game day across much of the country, with a warm pocket holding on in the South and West, and a few spots where the weather is part of the game plan.

The best seats in the house are out west and down south. California leads the way at a sunny 67, Texas is close behind at 66 with a chance of rain showers, and Florida sits near 65 under sunny skies while Arizona is near 65 with a chance of rain showers. Louisiana is sunny near 63, and Montana surprises at a partly sunny 60. From the Southeast to the Mid-Atlantic, morning frost gives way to sunshine — Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas all top out in the high 50s to low 60s, great tailgating weather once the frost burns off.

Now for the spots where weather changes the game. Utah is the wettest ticket in the country — rain and snow with a 99 percent chance of precipitation and a high of only 38, so expect a slick field and cold stands. Colorado and Vermont both bring snow showers likely near 37, and Idaho, Maine, New York, and West Virginia all mix in snow as well. New Mexico carries the only thunder in the country — showers and thunderstorms likely at 60 percent, so coaches there should keep the lightning plan handy.

The wind is the story on the Plains. North Dakota tops the country at 23 miles per hour, with South Dakota at 22 and Nebraska at 20 — kickers, take note in all three. Oregon and Wyoming are breezy at 17.

Alaska is the coldest ticket in the country — mostly sunny but a high of only 15, freezing, so bundle up for the student section.

Hawaii's forecast was unavailable from the National Weather Service feed at build time. Wherever you are watching on Saturday, dress for the weather and stay weather-aware. That is the TNW News college football forecast.