Boise State to arrive in Eugene late ahead of matchup with Oregon
Boise State's arrival to Eugene has gone anything but as planned, as their plane diverted to Portland and the team will arrive to Eugene late.
The Boise State Broncos experienced significant travel delays en route to their Week 1 matchup against the No. 2 Oregon Ducks in Eugene. Initially scheduled to arrive in the early afternoon on Friday, the Broncos' plane repeatedly attempted to land at the Eugene Airport but was forced to divert to Portland International Airport due to heavy rain on the runway.
The team planned to refuel and return to Eugene, but persistent rain led to the Broncos disembarking the plane and boarding buses to make the journey to Eugene. However, the buses were not immediately available, as they were dispatched from Eugene, resulting in a potential three-hour drive for the players and coaches. Upon arrival in Portland, the Broncos faced a lengthy bus ride through traffic, with an estimated three-hour journey to Eugene.
This delay, coupled with the switch in time zones from the Mountain Time Zone to Pacific Time Zone, is likely to impact the team's preparation for their 12:30 p.m. local start time the following day. Despite the challenges, the game against the Ducks, who are 24.5-point underdogs, is expected to proceed as planned, with rain not anticipated to affect the match.
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