College football scrambles, adjusts kickoffs after FAA groundings, Ole Miss-Sooners pushed to Sunday

College football faced unexpected changes to schedules this weekend due to the Federal Aviation Administration grounding flights across the country. The disruptions affected numerous teams, forcing them to adjust their travel plans and kickoffs. Ole Miss' game against Oklahoma was pushed to Sunday, facing an early NFL matchup. Utah's game against Arizona was delayed by three hours, starting at 10:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Baylor's matchup with BYU was also moved back by 3.5 hours to 7 p.m. EST. The Utes' game was impacted as well, leading to a pushback to Sunday at 1 p.m. EST, clashing with early NFL action. The decision to reschedule Ole Miss' game drew criticism from Sooners athletic director Roger Denny, who accused the league office of unfair treatment.

Some teams, including the Longhorns and Volunteers, were expected to travel late Friday, facing early morning kickoffs with limited sleep. The Big 12 adjusted the Arizona State-UCF game to 5:30 p.m. EST, providing the Sun Devils an extra three hours post-flight delay. Auburn opted for a bus trip to Mississippi State, while the SEC delayed its game by over four hours to accommodate Auburn.

Purdue traveled by bus to Iowa for their game. Utah aims to secure a spot in the Big 12 championship game with a late-night victory at Arizona. Texas seeks to extend its win streak and maintain a top-25 position against LSU. Wake Forest and SMU face off in an ACC championship game showdown, while Southern California looks to build momentum against Indiana.

Louisville and North Carolina compete for an ACC championship game spot, with Wake Forest needing help due to their lower standing.