College of the Desert football opener postponed by heat, field conditions

With concerns about extreme heat in the Coachella Valley swirling around athletic events this week, the College of the Desert football team became the latest postponement.

In a statement from COD, the school announced that Saturday's season-opening game against Glendale College has been postponed. Both heat protocols and the field condition of Boone Field at College of the Desert were cited.

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"The only rescheduled dates for hosting the Glendale Vaqueros would be October 12 at 6 p.m. or November 23 at 1 p.m.," the statement read. "A decision has yet to be made on which date will be selected. This decision was made mutually by both colleges to ensure the well-being of all participants. "

With the postponement, the Roadrunners will open their home schedule on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. against Los Angeles Pierce at Boone Field.

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: College of the Desert football opener postponed by heat, field conditions