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Oklahoma AD Roger Denny criticizes SEC game rescheduling
Oklahoma's game with Ole Miss moved to Sunday after SEC rescheduling decision.
In brief
Oklahoma's game with Ole Miss moved to Sunday after SEC rescheduling decision. Oklahoma athletics director Roger Denny says SEC moved their home game against Ole Miss to Sunday despite objections, risking forfeit. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
SEC moves game to Sunday
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey moved Oklahoma's home game against Ole Miss from Saturday to Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
Oklahoma objects to change
Oklahoma athletics director Roger Denny said the decision came 'over our strong objection'.
“Put simply, this decision isn't fair to our athletes, our institution or to Sooner Nation”
Flight groundstop causes delay
A nationwide flight groundstop halted travel for Ole Miss after Friday's FAA order.
Ole Miss travel challenge
Ole Miss couldn't secure a charter flight from Tupelo to Oklahoma City until Saturday at 4:20 p.m.
Oklahoma's game rescheduling threat
Oklahoma warned of forfeit if they didn't play at the directed time.
Ole Miss players affected
Ole Miss players were sent home Friday and told to return to the football facility that evening.
Oklahoma needs bowl eligibility
Oklahoma (5-4, 4-4 SEC) needs one more win to reach bowl eligibility.
The big picture
Oklahoma athletics director Roger Denny says SEC moved their home game against Ole Miss to Sunday despite objections, risking forfeit.
