Arizona State Football was already anticipating cross-country adjustments when squaring off against UCF.
Now, those travel plans have been impacted.
A nationwide ground stop by the FAA “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety” means all outgoing flights are currently delayed.
US Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cited “a communication issue” as the reason for the stop.
The @FAAnews issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. FAA technicians are investigating the issue. We will provide immediate updates as we have them.
— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) November 13, 2026
A representative on ASU’s scheduled charter confirmed to Sports360AZ the team was not able to take off ahead of the stop.
Arizona and Northern Arizona are playing at home this weekend, but their opponents have been impacted as well.
Weber State confirmed they are grounded.
Weber State football is grounded as part of the nationwide ground stoppage. Travel to be determined. https://t.co/ITO73gxbVN
— Paul Grua (@PaulGrua) November 13, 2026
There are multiple reports that Utah has not been able to leave Salt Late City.
OK it’s confirmed Utah hasn’t left, according to a source
— Josh Furlong (@Josh_Furlong) November 13, 2026
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