Play Sunday or forfeit: Oklahoma AD rips SEC commissioner over controversial Ole Miss FAA scheduling decision

What happened: After an FAA ground stop disrupted college football travel, the SEC moved the Oklahoma–Ole Miss game to Sunday. Oklahoma AD Roger Denny said Commissioner Greg Sankey told him the Sooners could play Sunday or forfeit. Why it matters: Denny objected publicly, saying the decision was unfair to fans, athletes, and the institution, and that Oklahoma was given no other choice. The dispute adds tension around the rescheduled game.

After an FAA ground stop disrupted college football travel, the SEC moved the Oklahoma–Ole Miss game to Sunday. Oklahoma AD Roger Denny said Commissioner Greg Sankey told him the Sooners could play Sunday or forfeit.

Denny objected publicly, saying the decision was unfair to fans, athletes, and the institution, and that Oklahoma was given no other choice. The dispute adds tension around the rescheduled game.