FAA ground stop disrupts weekend football travel
A sudden FAA nationwide ground stop caused by an air-traffic control outage has delayed several college football games and threatens weekend NFL travel. The SEC moved Ole Miss and Oklahoma to Sunday, while other kickoffs were changed.
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On November 13, the FAA ordered a sudden nationwide ground stop because of an air-traffic control outage. The disruption threatened weekend football travel and was the second nationwide ground stop since 9/11. Visiting NFL teams that usually fly on Saturday could be forced to use ground transportation, while college teams traveling on Friday faced immediate logistical challenges.
On November 14, the Friday ground stop had delayed several college football games after teams were stranded or had to change travel plans. Utah-Arizona was moved to 10:30 p.m. ET, Arizona State-UCF to 5:30 p.m. ET, Auburn-Mississippi State to 4:15 p.m. ET, and Baylor-BYU to 7 p.m. ET.
Later on November 14, the SEC postponed the No. 14 Ole Miss and Oklahoma game from Saturday to Sunday at 1 p.m. ET because the ground stop prevented the Rebels from traveling on Friday. Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny criticized the decision, saying SEC commissioner Greg Sankey threatened a forfeit if the Sooners did not play on the new schedule. The delay disrupts plans for Oklahoma fans, while Ole Miss clings to playoff hopes and Oklahoma is all but eliminated.
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SEC moves Ole Miss-Oklahoma game to Sunday after FAA ground stop
The SEC postponed the No. 14 Ole Miss and Oklahoma game from Saturday to Sunday at 1 p.m. ET after an FAA ground stop prevented the Rebels from traveling on Friday. Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny criticized the decision, stating that SEC commissioner Greg Sankey threatened a forfeit if the Sooners did not play on the new schedule. The delay disrupts plans for Oklahoma fans, while Ole Miss clings to playoff hopes and Oklahoma is all but eliminated.
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FAA ground stop delays several college football kickoffs
A Friday FAA ground stop delayed several college football games after teams were stranded or had to change travel plans. Utah-Arizona was moved to 10:30 p.m. ET, Arizona State-UCF to 5:30 p.m. ET, Auburn-Mississippi State to 4:15 p.m. ET, and Baylor-BYU to 7 p.m. ET.
- 13 NovNew development
Nationwide ground stop threatens weekend football travel
A sudden nationwide ground stop ordered by the FAA due to an air-traffic control outage is threatening to disrupt weekend football games. Visiting NFL teams that typically travel on Saturday may be forced to use ground transportation, while college teams traveling on Friday face immediate logistical challenges. The disruption is the second nationwide ground stop since 9/11.