The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for flights across the United States on Friday, citing extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns related to an air-traffic control issue.

A nationwide ground stop is affecting Tennessee's football team ahead of its game at Texas A&M (4-5, 1-5 SEC). Kickoff between the Vols and Aggies on Saturday is slated for 3 p.m. EST at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas (ESPN).

"There's numerous college football teams that have yet to fly to their destinations," Pete Thamel of ESPN announced. "If this continues, it could significantly impact college football tomorrow."

Thamel also mentioned the following schools have their flights in limbo:

  • Big 12: Baylor, Kansas State, Utah and Arizona State
  • SEC: Ole Miss, Tennessee and Texas
  • ACC: All visiting teams on the ground
  • Big Ten: Minnesota, Purdue and Washington
  • Also confirmed in limbo - Oregon State, Wyoming and North Texas

Teams in flight limbo:
Big 12: Baylor, Kansas State, Utah and Arizona State
SEC: Ole Miss, Tennessee and Texas
ACC: All visiting teams on the ground.
Big Ten: Minnesota, Purdue and Washington
ALSO confirmed in limbo -- Oregon State, Wyoming and North Texas. https://t.co/90SdwxZvmW

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 13, 2026

JUST IN: Tennessee football has been impacted by the nationwide ground stop.
The Volunteers have not left Knoxville, per a UT spokesperson.

— John Sartori (@JohnSartoriTV) November 13, 2026

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Source: Yahoo Sports