Tennessee Travel Plans Back on Track Ahead of Texas A&M Game
FAA disruption delays departure
The FAA issued the stop after a communications issue affected air traffic control centers. Flights across the country were unable to depart, and Texas, Ole Miss and Baylor were among the college football programs affected.
Game remains on schedule
Saturday’s matchup is still scheduled for 2 p.m. CT on ESPN at Kyle Field. Texas A&M will host No. 8 Tennessee in its annual Operation Blackout game.
Other teams monitor travel
Several programs considered alternative transportation or the possibility of traveling Saturday as the disruption continued. The SEC also monitored whether the aviation problem could affect scheduled kickoff times.
The article describes Texas A&M and Tennessee as not having to deal with a continuing travel problem, while also noting Tennessee’s interrupted plans. With the ground stop lifted and Tennessee preparing to fly, the teams appear headed toward their scheduled meeting.
Key points
- The FAA ground stop followed a communications issue affecting air traffic control centers.
- Tennessee plans to fly from Knoxville to College Station Friday night.
- Texas A&M and Tennessee remain scheduled to play at 2 p.m. CT Saturday on ESPN.
- Tennessee will have less time than planned to settle in before the game.