Boise State encounters travel delays before facing Oregon in Eugene

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Boise State encounters travel delays before facing Oregon in Eugene
Summary

The Boise State football team faces travel disruptions ahead of their Saturday matchup against the Oregon Ducks. A team flight intended for Eugene was diverted to Portland International Airport due to heavy rain on the Eugene runway. Personnel are instead traveling via bus from Portland to Eugene, a journey expected to take approximately three hours amidst Friday evening traffic. These complications will likely result in the team arriving at their hotel after 10 p.m. local time. The Broncos enter the contest as 24.5-point underdogs and will face the Ducks at 12:30 p.m. PT. While the team faced weather challenges during transit, forecasts indicate rain is not expected to be a significant factor during the game itself.

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By the Numbers
  • Boise State flight diverted to Portland due to rain at the Eugene airport
  • Team scheduled to complete the journey to Eugene by bus
  • Arrival at team hotel expected after 10 p.m. on Friday
  • Game against Oregon scheduled for 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday
  • Broncos enter the matchup as 24.5-point underdogs
Latest Updates
  • 1:45 AMYahoo SportsBoise State state football experiencing travel issues ahead of Oregon matchup
  • 12:35 AMYahoo SportsBoise State to arrive in Eugene late ahead of matchup with Oregon
What they're saying
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Boise State was unable to fly into Eugene, Oregon and will have to take a bus from Portland for a late night arrival a day before it plays Oregon.

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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.

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