The Ole Miss–Oklahoma football game has been moved to Sunday, Nov. 15, after Friday’s nationwide FAA ground stop prevented the Rebels from flying to Norman. Kickoff is set for noon Central Time (1 p.m. Eastern), according to Oklahoma Athletics.

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New kickoff time and broadcast status

Oklahoma was scheduled to host Ole Miss on Saturday afternoon. The Southeastern Conference shifted the game one day later after Ole Miss said it could not travel to Oklahoma following the FAA’s temporary nationwide grounding of departing flights. Oklahoma’s notice says the stoppage was lifted at 7:15 p.m. Central on Friday.

The teams are set to play at noon CT Sunday at Oklahoma’s home stadium in Norman. Oklahoma Athletics said television information had not yet been determined in its Saturday announcement, so viewers should check the teams’ and conference’s current listings for any later update.

Oklahoma says it objected to the move

In a statement posted by Oklahoma Athletics, athletic director Roger Denny said the school opposed moving the game and was told that refusing Sunday’s scheduled kickoff would result in a forfeit. That is Oklahoma’s account of its discussions with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. The conference’s public scheduling notice cited Ole Miss’ travel problem as the reason for the change.

Oklahoma said it planned to share additional game-day logistics and fan measures on Saturday. Fans who arranged travel or lodging around the original Saturday kickoff should confirm the latest details directly with the university, venue and travel providers.

The FAA disruption affected other travelers and sports teams as well. The Globuzz has a separate update on flight delays and cancellations after the ground stop.

Sources

Oklahoma Athletics: game moved to Sunday at noon; Reuters: Oklahoma AD says SEC threatened forfeit; Associated Press: FAA ground stop disrupted college football travel.