BYU’s matchup with Baylor won’t start when originally planned after the FAA ground stop forced a change to Saturday’s kickoff time.
The game in Provo has been pushed back to 5 p.m. (MST), moving it from the original 1:30 p.m. start.
It will still be played at LaVell Edwards Stadium, with FOX carrying the television broadcast and KSL NewsRadio handling the radio call. Extended pregame coverage on 102.7 FM now begins at Noon.
The delay came after Baylor was unable to leave Waco on its original United Airlines flight because of the nationwide ground stop. According to Sic ’em 365’s Grayson Grundhoefer, the Bears are now expected to fly in Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. Central Time.
That gives Baylor a little more breathing room before facing No. 10 BYU. The Cougars enter at 7-2 overall and 4-2 in Big 12 play, while Baylor arrives on a two-game winning streak at 6-3 overall and 4-2 in conference action.
The FAA issued the ground stop Friday at 1:54 p.m. (MST), marking the second ground stop since September 11, 2001.
It was lifted later that evening at 6:15 p.m. (MST).
BYU holds a 3-2 edge in the all-time series, and this will be the second time the programs meet as Big 12 opponents. It’s also Baylor’s first trip to Provo since 2022, when BYU won in double overtime.
No. 10 BYU vs. Baylor
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2026
Kickoff: 5 p.m. (MST)
TV: FOX
Radio: KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM) - Extended pregame begins at Noon
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