The Oklahoma Sooners are working through logistical problems amid a scheduling issue.
Oklahoma is trying to fill its stands after its scheduled Week 11 matchup with Ole Miss was moved to Sunday at noon thanks to an hours-long country-wide flight grounding on Friday that affected Ole Miss’ travel plans. Not only is the new schedule an issue because its timing conflicts with the NFL and religious activities, but it is also expected to face weather-related challenges, including cold temperatures and rain.
With the shift being such short notice, Oklahoma is offering many perks for fans. This includes free tickets to Sunday’s game for all students, $2 beer and other concessions, free limited cold weather gear, and free tickets to future Oklahoma sporting
events, such as the Sooners’ men’s basketball game against Syracuse in December. OU’s announcement also states merchandise inside the stadium will be discounted as well.
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The change to game time affected many other Oklahoma sporting events as well. Oklahoma volleyball (vs. Vanderbilt) and wrestling (vs. Penn State) both had their matches moved to 6 p.m. CT due to the football game, and the women's basketball team's game against Southern was rescheduled to Dec. 17.
The television information for the game is to be determined. The game was scheduled to be televised on the SEC Network. With the shift to Sunday, network schedules will need to be adjusted.
Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny said that moving the game "isn't fair" to the school's student-athletes. However, the SEC threatened to make Oklahoma forfeit if it didn’t agree to Sunday’s new kickoff time. Oklahoma and Ole Miss are the only college football games being played on Sunday, despite the ground halt impacting numerous other programs across the country. Oklahoma is doing its best to accommodate fans.
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