Central Oklahoma AD jabs Ole Miss over postponement

Central Oklahoma’s vice president of athletics took a public shot at Ole Miss on Saturday after the SEC moved the Rebels’ game against Oklahoma to Sunday amid nationwide flight disruptions caused by the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to ground flights.

In his statement, the Central Oklahoma administrator said every team except Ole Miss had found a solution. ESPN’s Paolo Uggetti reported that Ole Miss-Oklahoma was the only game moved to Sunday as multiple teams adjusted kickoff times.

Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny and former Sooners coach Bob Stoops criticized the SEC’s decision, with Stoops writing on X that SEC commissioner Greg Sankey’s decision was “absolutely wrong.”

Central Oklahoma also offered free admission to its Saturday football and men’s basketball games for fans who showed an Ole Miss-Oklahoma ticket. Its football team was scheduled to play Missouri Western, while its men’s basketball team was set to face Oklahoma Christian.

Why it matters

Ole Miss and Oklahoma must wait until Sunday to play after the SEC postponed their game. ESPN’s Paolo Uggetti reported it was the only game moved to Sunday amid the nationwide flight disruptions.

What to watch next

Ole Miss and Oklahoma are scheduled to play Sunday.