Ground stop nudges Ole Miss-Oklahoma game to Sunday (and OU doesn't like that)
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Key Points:
- A nationwide FAA ground stop on Friday delayed several college football games, including the Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma matchup, which was rescheduled from Saturday afternoon to Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET.
- The SEC explained that Ole Miss could not depart Friday night due to the ground stop, and the charter company was unable to arrange a late-night flight, causing the team’s departure to be delayed until Saturday afternoon.
- Oklahoma’s athletic director Roger Denny strongly objected to moving the game to Sunday, citing unfair impacts on athletes, the institution, fans, and travel plans, but acknowledged the team must comply to avoid forfeiting.
- Despite Oklahoma’s objections, the game will proceed on Sunday, adding to an already crowded schedule of NFL games, highlighting the widespread disruptions caused by the FAA ground stop.
- The situation underscores the broader inconvenience faced by millions due to the aviation shutdown, with Oklahoma’s protest serving more as a symbolic gesture than a change in the rescheduling decision.
