SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah has been caught up in the nationwide ground stop and remains in Salt Lake City ahead of Saturday's game at Arizona.
University officials told Scripps owned FOX 13 News that the football team's charter was grounded and they have no information on when or if they will be able to depart.
FAA orders ground stop at all U.S. airports:
The second-ranked Utes are scheduled to face Arizona in Tucson at 5:30 p.m. It's not known if alternatives are being discussed if Utah is unable to fly in on time.
A source told FOX 13 News that Baylor University has also been grounded in Waco, Texas, before Saturday's game at LaVell Edwards Stadium, but neither school has confirmed the team's delay. The Cougars and Bears are set for a 1:30 p.m.
Utah State is also scheduled to play on the road at San Diego State on Saturday night, but the team's status is currently unknown.
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