Michigan State Football Game Time Changed Following Washington Travel Nightmare

Michigan State football fans must wait until 5:30 p.m. ET to watch their team play against Washington on Saturday, following a chaotic travel situation for the Huskies. The Big Ten Conference has officially announced the new kickoff time, moving it from the originally scheduled 4:15 p.m. start. The delay occurred due to Washington’s travel delays caused by a nationwide FAA ground stop that disrupted flights across the country on Friday.

Washington’s flight finally left Seattle around 10:50 p.m. ET, landing in East Lansing around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, leaving them with limited time to prepare for the game. Michigan State has also updated its game-day information for fans, with the new schedule including a new kickoff at 5:30 p.m. ET, parking lots opening at 7:00 a.m., student section gates opening at 3:30 p.m., and all other stadium gates opening at 4:00 p.m. Despite the unusual circumstances, the importance of the game remains high for both teams.

Michigan State enters the matchup at 3-6 after their victory over Michigan, while Washington enters at 5-4 and needs just one more win to reach the six-win mark. The game, which will be televised on the Big Ten Network, carries significant importance for both programs.