The Utah Tech homecoming football game against Eastern Washington has been rescheduled to a 7 p.m. (MT) start time this Saturday at Greater Zion Stadium. The change from the original 2 p.m. kickoff follows a nationwide FAA ground stop that prevented the Eastern Washington University travel party from flying from Spokane to St. George in time.
Flight delays force Saturday kickoff change
A Friday nationwide FAA ground stop at all airports across the country disrupted travel logistics for the visiting team, according to Utah Tech Athletics Media Relations. The interruption prevented the Eastern Washington University (EWU) charter plane from departing Spokane, making the original afternoon kickoff impossible.
The decision to move the game to the evening ensures that the entire EWU travel party can arrive in St. George before the contest begins. While the shift to a 7 p.m. start time alters the schedule for local fans, it maintains the integrity of the homecoming matchup at Greater Zion Stadium.
The disruption highlights the vulnerability of collegiate athletic schedules to federal aviation mandates. When the FAA implements a ground stop, the ripple effects extend far beyond airport terminals, impacting the movement of teams, staff, and equipment necessary for high-level competition.
How to watch and attend the game
Fans looking to attend the rescheduled homecoming game can purchase tickets online through the official Utah Tech portal at utahtech.evenue.net.
For those unable to make it to the stadium in person, several broadcast options are available to follow the action:
- Streaming: The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.
- Local Radio: The match will air locally on The Fan Sports Network 99.5 FM.
The game remains a central event for the Utah Tech community, despite the five-hour delay from the initial afternoon slot.
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