A general view as recording artist Fantasia Barrino sings the national anthem before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

Roof seen leaking at NRG Stadium ahead of national championship

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Jan 8, 2024 7:48 PM ET

The roof was covered at NRG Stadium in Houston for the national championship game on Monday night between Michigan and Washington, but that didn’t keep all the rain out.

Wall Street Journal college sports reporter Laine Higgins shared a video to X on Monday that showed water leaking through the roof at the stadium.

Well, the roof is shut at NRG Stadium. But it’s also leaking… pic.twitter.com/o2WgJUBIxN

— Laine Higgins (@lainehiggins17) January 8, 2024

It was raining in Houston and there was a severe storm warning during the time of the national championship game. The weather even caused the Baltimore Ravens’ plane that was headed to Houston for the game to be diverted to Austin, Texas.

A stormy night in Houston is expected to delay the arrival of John Harbaugh, Mike MacDonald and the Ravens brass to the national title game. The Ravens plane got diverted to Austin and is expected to land on the outskirts of Houston around 6:30 local time.

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 9, 2024

The Ravens’ contingent was traveling to the game so John Harbaugh could watch brother Jim’s team in the game.

NRG Stadium is the home of the Houston Texans. It has hosted two Super Bowls, but Monday was its first time hosting a college football national championship game.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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