FAA ground stop leaves College Football teams stranded on eve of crucial Saturday showdowns

An FAA nationwide ground stop on Friday disrupted travel for college football teams scheduled to play on Saturday, leaving several unable to depart for crucial games. The delays could affect teams’ preparations and travel plans as they seek alternatives, while the situation remains fluid.

Teams reported to be looking for other travel options included Texas, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Washington, Minnesota, Baylor, Tulane, Auburn, Arizona State and Oregon State. Texas had boarded its plane for Baton Rouge but had not taken off, Tennessee was unable to depart for College Station, and No. 2 Utah was grounded before its trip to face Arizona; USC was already airborne, while Alabama could travel by bus to Nashville.