Michigan State’s home game against Washington has been pushed back to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday following a delay in the Huskies’ travel plans. The two teams were originally set to face off at 4:15 p.m. at Spartan Stadium in Lansing, Michigan, but a disruption in air travel forced the postponement.
Washington’s team boarded their plane in Seattle around 5:15 p.m. Eastern Time Friday, aiming to get to Lansing in time for the scheduled kickoff. However, the flight was held up due to an air travel shutdown and did not take off until approximately 10:50 p.m. ET. The Huskies are now expected to land at Capital City Airport in Lansing around 2:30 a.m. ET Saturday morning.
A school official confirmed the change late Friday night. The game will still be televised on the Big Ten Network as planned.
Michigan State enters the game with a 3-6 record overall and 1-5 in Big Ten play. Washington holds a 5-4 overall record and sits at 2-4 in conference competition. Both teams will now have to adjust their pregame routines to accommodate the later kickoff time.
The delay came after an unexpected shutdown of air travel around the Seattle area, which affected multiple flights including the Huskies’ charter. This disruption forced the team to remain grounded despite having boarded, pushing back their arrival by several hours.
With the Huskies landing in the early morning hours, the Spartan Stadium staff and game officials had to revise the schedule quickly to ensure the matchup could proceed smoothly. The adjustment gives Washington’s players less time to rest before the game but maintains the opportunity for fans to attend as originally intended.
Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press first reported the change, noting the travel issues and confirming the revised kickoff time. Fans listening to the “Spartan Speak” podcast or following Michigan State coverage will likely hear more updates as the game approaches.
No further changes to the broadcast or game day logistics have been announced. Both teams are expected to compete under the new timeline, with the kickoff now set for 5:30 p.m. ET.
According to Yahoo Sports.
