KALAMAZOO, MI - Has there ever been a more appropriate time to row the boat in Waldo Stadium?

More than five inches of rainfall Saturday in Kalamazoo postponed Western Michigan's homecoming football game against Akron to 1 p.m. Sunday, and the university's grounds-keeping crew has its hands full.

As of 8 p.m. Saturday night, water continued to flow from Stadium Drive down through Gate 1 on Waldo's west side and onto the field through the visitor team's entrance tunnel.

Just before 5 p.m. Saturday, administrators from WMU, Akron and the Mid-American Conference agreed to reschedule the game, but they planned to keep it at Waldo Stadium, pending successful drainage of the field.

Two hours later, the entire field was under water, except for a few patches of turf elevated by air bubbles trapped beneath the composite surface.

Waldo Stadium Flooding Heavy rains have flooded Western Michigan University's football stadium. Here's a look: Posted by Kalamazoo Gazette on Saturday, October 14, 2017

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, rainfall up to three inches is expected overnight and into Sunday.

Earlier in the day, storms canceled WMU's homecoming tailgate and flooded streets across the Kalamazoo area.

Stay tuned to MLive and the Kalamazoo Gazette for updates on any additional changes to the Broncos' matchup with Akron.