Heatwave Games in the Big Ten | UCLA Bruins Football News

USC and UCLA are facing backlash for playing home openers at noon in 94-degree heat, sparking debate over TV scheduling priorities versus player and fan comfort — a problem that’s resurfaced after last year’s record-low attendance at UCLA’s scorching opener. Despite USC’s win and cheap tickets, crowds were sparse, social media buzzed with images of the empty stands, and even USC acknowledged the conditions. With cooler games scheduled for Friday nights ahead, the old Pac-12’s heat rules seem relics now that both schools are in the Big Ten — and changing TV schedules may require lobbying until 2030. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30a64e366ccfeebd