Even the day had taken on an eerie feeling. The night before the game, a steady, cold rain fell in Fayetteville, Arkansas. An icy fog hovered over the stadium as the crowd awaited the arrival of President Richard Nixon, who would award a plaque symbolic of the National Championship to the winner.

What is the mood of this passage?
A.
comical but peaceful
B.
sad and depressing
C.
scary or frightening
D.
expectant yet solemn