College football games could be derailed by the FAA ground stop
Some college football games are up in the air this weekend after the FAA's nationwide ground stop prevented teams from flying.
A nationwide FAA ground stop disrupted college football travel, leaving several key weekend games in jeopardy. The Texas Longhorns and Kansas State were among the teams halted, forcing them to return to campus or football facilities. Other schools affected included the University of Utah, Baylor, Purdue, and the University of Southern California.
The delay was caused by a communication issue impacting air traffic control centers, as confirmed by US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The ground stop was lifted later that evening, but teams like Texas Longhorns, Utah Utes, Kansas State, Baylor, and Purdue were still unsure of their travel plans. The Southeastern Conference and Big 12 conference were monitoring the situation and coordinating with member institutions to assess potential disruptions.
College basketball, NHL, NBA, and NFL games could also be impacted by the ground stop, with USC women's basketball team grounded in Los Angeles after their scheduled game against South Carolina.
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