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Thursday night’s scheduled college football game between Rutgers and Temple in Piscataway, New Jersey, is reportedly in doubt due to flooding caused by Hurricane Ida.
According to NJ.com’s Keith Sargeant, there is “growing concern” about whether roads will be passable enough for fans to attend the game should it happen.
In a statement, Piscataway Township officials recommended the game be played without fans if it occurs:
“While Piscataway is a strong supporter of Rutgers University and fervent fans of Rutgers Football, if the Rutgers-Temple football game is still going to take place this evening, the Township is calling on the University to do so without fans. Township infrastructure is overwhelmed by the damage of Hurricane Ida and evacuations are still taking place this morning. Most importantly, search and rescue operations are ongoing. Piscataway Public Works and our first responders worked through the night to help residents and significant work continues today. Roadways in the Township cannot handle an influx of tens of thousands of people coming to the football game especially with the closure of Landing Lane Bridge.”
The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET at SHI Stadium.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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