The Southeastern Conference moved Oklahoma’s home game against No. 19 Ole Miss in Norman to Sunday, November 15, after a nationwide FAA ground stop disrupted the Rebels’ travel, drawing a sharp rebuke from Sooners athletic director Roger Denny early Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon Central Time.
The SEC said Ole Miss could not depart Oxford on Friday night and that a late‑night charter could not be arranged after the stop was lifted, so the team will travel Saturday afternoon. Television details will be announced later.
Denny said commissioner Greg Sankey moved the game over Oklahoma’s objection and warned that refusing to play Sunday would result in a forfeit. “This decision isn’t fair to our athletes, our institution or to Sooner Nation,” Denny said.
Friday’s ground stop was the most sweeping since 2023 and lasted for hours before flights resumed, triggering widespread cancellations into Saturday and forcing college and pro teams to scramble. Auburn took buses to Mississippi State and its kickoff was pushed back to 4:15 p.m. Eastern.
With the stoppage lifted, both schools reworked logistics to arrive before game day, and the SEC fixed the new start for noon CT Sunday in Norman. Further broadcast information is pending.
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