A nationwide FAA ground stop has disrupted travel plans for college football teams, potentially impacting the Week 11 schedule.
One matchup currently under scrutiny is the game between the No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels and the Oklahoma Sooners, which could be delayed until Sunday.
According to ClutchPoints, the flight restrictions have created significant logistical hurdles for the Rebels.
The team has faced multiple schedule shifts throughout the day as they attempt to reach the game site.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. EST, players were initially instructed to return home before being told to report back to facilities later in the evening, reported Chase Parham of 247 Sports.
As the situation evolved, Parham noted that the team was later told to report back to the facility at 8:30 p.m. EST, according to his latest update on X.
The team reportedly hopes to fly out tonight if the ground stop is lifted, but a postponement remains a possibility.
“Scuttlebutt is the Rebels will fly out tonight, or game could get pushed to Sunday,” Parham reported.
As of late Saturday, the Southeastern Conference had not provided an alternative kickoff time for the contest.
“Worth noting, the SEC, as of now, hasn’t given any option to play the game outside of the scheduled time,” Parham stated.
The conference has previously faced difficult travel scenarios, though football presents a greater logistical challenge than other sports.
While the Rebels aim for their seventh win of the season, Oklahoma looks to secure its sixth victory with interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten.
The broader impact of the FAA ground stop has drawn attention across the sport, with the Big 12 also releasing statements regarding potential schedule changes, as noted by the conference.
Fans and officials await further updates as the travel situation remains fluid.