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FAA ground stop disrupts college football
NPR • • business
Key Points:
- The FAA's nationwide ground stop on Friday caused widespread flight cancellations and delays, significantly impacting college football teams traveling to games.
- Several college football games were delayed by hours on Saturday, including Utah vs. Arizona, Auburn vs. Mississippi State, and Florida Atlantic vs. Tulsa, due to travel disruptions.
- The University of Mississippi's game against Oklahoma was postponed to Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, creating a scheduling conflict with NFL games, which were mostly unaffected by the ground stop.
- To accommodate fans, the University of Oklahoma announced "fan appreciation" promotions for the rescheduled game, offering free admission to students and discounted concession prices.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy acknowledged the disruptions but emphasized the priority of rescheduling teams to ensure playoffs proceed smoothly.
