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College football fans waiting to see where their teams land Sunday will have another game to watch before they get their answer.
The Associated Press is postponing its Top 25 release until 2 p.m. Eastern on Monday, Nov. 16. The delay follows the move of Ole Miss-Oklahoma to Sunday after the nationwide flight stoppage.
“The change will allow our voters to take into account the full slate of games before making their decisions,” AP global sports editor Josh Hoffner said. He pointed to the importance of including ranked Ole Miss’ Sunday game at Oklahoma in that assessment.
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Oklahoma’s official announcement puts Sunday’s kickoff at noon Central, or 1 p.m. Eastern, in Norman. The game had been scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Central on Saturday. Ole Miss reported that it could not fly to Oklahoma following Friday’s Federal Aviation Administration ground stop.
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The change also forced Oklahoma to rearrange more than its football plans. The school announced Saturday that its women’s basketball game against Southern, initially set for Sunday, would move to Dec. 17. Volleyball and wrestling remained on Sunday but shifted to 6 p.m. Central.
For football fans returning to the stadium, Oklahoma announced discounted concessions, complimentary hand warmers and ponchos while supplies last, and free admission for OU students with valid student identification. Those adjustments followed athletics director Roger Denny’s public objection to the SEC’s rescheduling decision.
Meanwhile, the results already coming in will give rankings watchers plenty to discuss. Georgia, the nation’s top-ranked team, beat Missouri 48-21 on Saturday after scoring on its first five possessions. The Bulldogs improved to 9-1 and 7-1 in the SEC, according to the school’s official recap. They next visit South Carolina.
The AP change should not be confused with the College Football Playoff rankings. Those are produced by a separate selection committee, whose next scheduled release is Tuesday, Nov. 17.
The CFP’s published schedule lists that show for 9-9:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. Its committee meets on Mondays and Tuesdays to evaluate teams, using game video, data and conference information. The final rankings, due Dec. 6, will determine the 12-team playoff bracket.
The committee’s final order determines which four teams receive first-round byes and which four host opening-round games. It does not simply copy another poll’s results.
When comparing similar teams, the committee considers schedule strength, head-to-head meetings and common opponents. Injuries to important players or an unavailable coach can also enter the discussion. Those judgments will continue Tuesday, after the unusually long weekend of games has ended.
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