# Nationwide ground stop potentially complicates NFL, college games > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/3649015 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 4 outlets covering · First listed: ProFootballTalk, Nov 13, 2026, 4:05 PM · Read it: Some teams could get to game locations by ground. Many would have a hard time. AI summary (may contain mistakes): The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue impacting Air Route Traffic Control Centers, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The FAA notice said the stop was imposed 'due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.' Duffy said FAA technicians were investigating. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 13, 2026, 3:23 PM: [FAA orders nationwide ground stop]() — The Hill (Newspaper, United States, rated Center) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. flights, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed Friday. “The @FAANews \[FAA\] issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers,” Duffy wrote on the social platform X. “FAA technicians are investigating the… - Nov 13, 2026, 3:26 PM: [F.A.A. Declares a Rare Nationwide Ground Stop]() — New York Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left) The F.A.A. grounded all flights nationwide, citing “extraordinary circumstances” and “reasons of safety.” - Nov 13, 2026, 4:05 PM: [Nationwide ground stop potentially complicates NFL, college games]() — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States) Some teams could get to game locations by ground. Many would have a hard time. - Nov 13, 2026, 4:47 PM: [Some college football teams are in flight limbo after FAA issues nationwide ground stop. Here's what to know]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) With the bulk of Week 11's games set to be played Saturday, Friday's complications are jeopardizing the scheduled slate.