The Tennessee football team had been among several in the country whose travel plans have been affected by the recent FAA grounding. But with the stoppage finally over, the Vols are now getting ready to make it to their game against Texas A&M. The Vols are currently ranked No. 8 in the College Football Playoff rankings, and the result against the Aggies could have huge ramifications for their playoff hopes.
Per ESPN's Pete Thamel, Tennessee is making plans to leave tonight for their clash at College Station. That game is scheduled for a 3:00 PM ET kickoff, but it remains to be seen whether it will be adjusted on account of the delay caused by the grounding.
Unfortunately for Tennessee, their flight to Texas will nevertheless be missing some key players. They have nine players listed as out against Texas A&M. That includes running back Daune Morris, who will miss the remainder of the season due to a leg injury sustained in a car accident.
Article Continues BelowMorris is the team's second-leading rusher behind star running back DeSean Bishop. He has 434 yards on 66 carries with three touchdowns. Javin Gordon figures to back up Bishop against the Aggies. Gordon has 129 yards on 28 carries this year.
Meanwhile, the vaunted Vols defense will be without sacks leader Tyree Weathersby. The junior defensive lineman has also been ruled out for the rest of the year due to a left knee injury he sustained in their dominant 34-6 win over Kentucky. Jordan Norman and Mariyon Dye are expected to get more playing time against A&M in Weathersby's absence.