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Lincoln Riley’s USC Left Briefly Stuck in the Air, FAA Pauses All Flights in America

A nationwide FAA ground stop, triggered by a communication failure at air traffic control, caused significant travel disruptions for several college football programs. The order, issued at 3:54 p.m. ET on November 13, marked the second such event since 2001.

Lincoln Riley's USC Trojans were among the teams caught in the air during the initial reports, though they eventually reached Bloomington, Indiana, for their upcoming matchup against Indiana. Other affected programs included Tennessee, Texas, Texas, Ole Miss, Baylor, Kansas State, San Jose State, Washington, Minnesota, Florida Atlantic, Utah, Arizona State, and UNLV, as well as Colorado State.

While some teams opted for bus travel or returned to campus, others faced delays.

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