Michigan State’s football game against Washington on Saturday has been delayed by more than an hour due to flight disruptions that left the Huskies stranded in Seattle overnight.
The kickoff at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing was initially set for 4:15 p.m. but has now been pushed back to 5:30 p.m. The change came late Friday night after Washington’s team faced a significant travel delay. The Huskies had boarded their plane around 5:15 p.m. Eastern time but were unable to take off as air travel was shut down following unspecified disruptions.
Washington finally departed Seattle just before 11 p.m. Eastern time and is expected to land at Capital City Airport in Lansing around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. A school official confirmed the delay and the new kickoff time, assuring that the game would still air on the Big Ten Network.
The Spartans, currently 3-6 overall and 1-5 in the Big Ten, will face a Washington team sitting at 5-4 overall and 2-4 in conference play. The adjustment to the schedule creates a tight turnaround for the Huskies, who will arrive just hours before kickoff.
This is not the first time travel issues have affected college football scheduling, but the late departure and overnight flight add an unusual challenge for Washington. The team’s late arrival means less time to prepare on game day, potentially impacting performance.
The Spartans will have the home-field advantage with a later start time, an adjustment made necessary by circumstances beyond either team’s control. Fans planning to attend or tune in are advised to note the revised 5:30 p.m. kickoff.
The situation remains fluid, with travel logistics still unfolding as of early Saturday. Michigan State and Washington staff are managing the changes as best they can, aiming to keep the game on track despite the setback.
Contact for further details is Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press, who first reported the scheduling change. His coverage includes ongoing updates for Michigan State football. The "Spartan Speak" podcast will also cover the game and related developments following the delay.
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