Auburn-Mississippi State kickoff moved to 3:15 p.m. after travel disruption

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Auburn’s game at Mississippi State on Saturday will now kick off at 3:15 p.m. CT, the SEC announced Friday night. The game at Davis Wade Stadium was originally scheduled for 11 a.m. CT.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop Friday, disrupting Auburn’s travel plans. The team boarded a flight in Columbus, Georgia, headed for Tupelo, Mississippi, but had to deplane and continue by bus, Auburn spokesman Taylor Bryan said. The team did not arrive at its Tupelo hotel until late Friday night…

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