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FAA Ground Stop Causes College Football Schedule Changes
A nationwide FAA ground stop on the evening of November 13, 2026, led to significant travel disruptions, affecting not only travelers but also several college football teams en route to their Saturday games. While the pause on flights was resolved within hours, its aftereffects forced multiple adjustments to game times across several conferences.
Travel Disruptions Impact Multiple Conferences
The Federal Aviation Administration’s ground stop resulted in more than 12,000 flight cancellations. As a result, some college football teams were left grounded and unable to reach their respective destinations on time. This prompted conferences to reschedule several matchups, affecting members of the Big 12, SEC, Big Ten, and the Group of 6 conferences. The ACC, however, managed to avoid any change to its football schedule.
Big 12 Football Games Face Most Disruptions
The Big 12 conference was the most affected, with three game time changes:
- Arizona State vs. UCF: The kickoff was delayed from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST.
- Kansas vs. West Virginia: Kickoff was moved up from 5:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST.
- Utah vs. Arizona: The start time shifted to 10:30 p.m. EST to accommodate Utah's travel.
Big Ten Sees Minimal Impact
Only one Big Ten matchup experienced a schedule change:
- Michigan State vs. Washington: The game was moved from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST.
SEC Games Adjust Kickoff Times
The SEC had two games changed, including a high-profile matchup:
- Auburn vs. Mississippi State: Originally set for noon, this game will now kick off at 4:15 p.m. EST.
- Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma: This contest has been moved to 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, prompting controversy over the scheduling change.
Group of 6 Games Also Shifted
The Group of 6 conferences saw two games experience minor schedule adjustments:
- Tulane vs. Rice: Start time moved from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.
- FAU vs. Tulsa: Now scheduled for a 7:15 p.m. EST kickoff.
ACC Remains Unaffected
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced no changes to its football schedule, making it the only major conference to escape any rescheduling due to the FAA ground stop.
Ongoing Effects and Schedule Updates
Although the FAA ground stop has been lifted, the rescheduling of these college football games underscores the broader impact of travel disruptions on sporting events. All updated kickoff times are current as of this report and may be subject to further change, according to conference officials.
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Source: foxnews.com.
