The traditional Sunday afternoon release of the AP Top 25 college football rankings has been pushed to Monday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. ET due to a national FAA ground stop. This disruption forced the postponement of the critical SEC matchup between No. 19 Ole Miss and Oklahoma, which was originally scheduled for Saturday. The Rebels became the only team in the nation unable to secure alternate transportation for their away game, resulting in the contest being moved to Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET at OU Memorial Stadium in Norman.
FAA ground stop delays Ole Miss-OU clash, pushing poll release to Monday afternoon
The delay ensures the poll reflects the complete Week 11 slate, including the outcome of the Ole Miss-OU showdown. Heading into the weekend, the Georgia Bulldogs held the No. 1 spot, followed by undefeated Utah and Notre Dame. The UCLA Bruins and Miami Hurricanes rounded out the top five, setting the stage for a potential shakeup in the upper echelons once all results are tallied.
Fans and analysts should monitor the Monday release for any significant movement in the top ten, particularly regarding the teams that played on Saturday. While the FAA issue created logistical chaos for one specific matchup, the broader implications for the race to the College Football Playoff remain intact. The updated rankings will provide the definitive snapshot of the current landscape after a turbulent Week 11.
Source: Yahoo Sports
