Huskers make it to New Jersey for Rutgers game – but some parents, fans not so lucky

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The FAA’s ground stop on Friday thwarted plans many had for college football Saturday, including many from Husker Nation.

But the team was already in the air when the FAA ground alert was called, and Nebraska Athletics confirmed the team’s arrival in New Jersey on Friday afternoon – well ahead of Saturday’s 11:30 a.m. kickoff at Rutgers.

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— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball)

Back in Nebraska, some fans and families weren’t so lucky.

Not long after the delay, First Alert 6 talked with Husker fan Ryan Andor, who said he would probably just head back home rather than wait it out.

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