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Donald Trump attends a big college football game with plan in place to protect communications

Headline from WFMZ Allentown, on the newest of 2 developments

Encouraging fans to get inside Neyland Stadium earlier than usual with President Donald Trump coming to Tennessee's college football game against Texas sure worked Saturday. Fans in their seats got to see Air Force One fly over the stadium on…

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  1. Trump is attending a big college football game, and coaches are worried about disruptions

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

  2. Newest

    Donald Trump attends a big college football game with plan in place to protect communications

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

4 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

62 articles, oldest first.

  1. Independent Journal Review

    Reports: Trump Expected at No. 1 Texas vs Tennessee Game (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Tennessee-Texas game at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 26, a noon kickoff, with multiple outlets noting his anticipated presence as part of a high-profile SEC showdown.

  2. Fox News

    Trump to attend Texas vs Tennessee in high-stakes college football showdown (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump is attending No. 1 Texas' game against No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday, OutKick confirmed. Both teams are 3-0 on the season.

  3. WATE Knoxville

    President Trump to attend Tennessee-Texas game in Knoxville (opens WATE Knoxville)

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    WATE Knoxville's feed description

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Vols' matchup against Texas at Neyland Stadium on Saturday. The White House Press Office confirmed the president's plans to attend, which will also be the host site of ESPN's College GameDay this weekend.

  4. The Hill

    Trump set to attend Tennessee-Texas football game in Knoxville (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump will attend the University of Texas vs. University of Tennessee college football game in Knoxville on Saturday, the White House confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. The game will mark the first college football game Trump has attended since January's College Football Playoff National …

  5. Fox7 Austin

    President Trump set to attend Texas-Tennessee game (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    President Donald Trump will watch the Texas Longhorns take on the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday. The White House confirmed the president's attendance Wednesday afternoon. Trump attends 9th college football game Saturday's game will be the ninth college football game Trump …

  6. WATE Knoxville

    Knoxville Police anticipate traffic impacts as President Trump plans to attend Vols game (opens WATE Knoxville)

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    WATE Knoxville's feed description

    The Knoxville Police Department is warning Tennessee and Texas fans to plan extra travel time as President Donald Trump will be attending the game at Neyland Stadium Saturday.

  7. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    President Donald Trump to attend Texas-Tennessee game on Saturday, reports say (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description

    DALLAS — President Donald Trump will attend the first regular season meet up between No. 1 Texas and No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday, the White House told multiple news outlets Wednesday. The game kicks off at noon ET at Neyland…

  8. AL.com

    Trump to attend college football game Saturday (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Both teams are undefeated.

  9. Washington Examiner

    Trump to attend Texas-Tennessee football game as he pushes college sports bill (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Donald Trump is planning to attend the Texas vs. Tennessee college football game this Saturday, the White House confirmed to the Washington Examiner. The president’s appearance at the sports event comes as he continues pushing Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act.

  10. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Sarkisian expecting communication issues with Trump attending Texas-Tennessee game (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns reacts during the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 12, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

  11. Breitbart News

    Trump to Attend Sellout Tennessee vs Texas College Football Showdown on Saturday (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Donald Trump will be on hand to join the sellout crowd Saturday attending the college football game between the University of Tennessee and top-ranked University of Texas in Knoxville, Tennessee.

  12. CW 39 Houston

    President Trump to attend Texas-Tennessee game in Knoxville (opens CW 39 Houston)

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    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    President Donald Trump is expected to attend the University of Tennessee football game against Texas at Neyland Stadium this Saturday, September 26.

  13. Fox News

    Donald Trump adds political stakes, anticipation and potential sideline chaos to Texas-Tennessee showdown (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Trump's visit to Neyland Stadium forces Steve Sarkisian, Josh Heupel to plan for communication cuts as Secret Service scrambles coach-to-player headsets.

  14. Fox News

    Secret service, cheap beer and Arch Manning: Tennessee prepares for college football chaos, with Trump visit (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Secret Service officers surrounded Neyland Stadium as Knoxville braces for Trump, traffic chaos, and a No. 1 Texas vs. No. 14 Tennessee clash.

  15. Deseret News

    Trump to attend Texas-Tennessee game as Congress works on college sports bill (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    President Donald Trump’s planned appearance in Knoxville at Saturday’s Battle of UT game will put one of college football’s marquee games in the bigger national spotlight at a time when the business and governance of college sports are potentially facing major changes.

  16. Just the News

    Trump flies over stadium in Air Force One ahead of University of Texas-Tennessee football game (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Trump watched the top-ranked Texas Longhorns take on the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers.

  17. Bangor Daily News

    Trump is attending a big college football game, and coaches are worried about disruptions (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — When President Donald Trump attends Saturday’s Texas vs. Tennessee college football game, it could mean more than tougher traffic and extra long security lines for fans. The disruptions caused by Trump’s visit could go all the way to the game on the field, with headaches …

  18. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Trump is attending Saturday’s Texas college football game, and coaches are worried about disruptions (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    President Donald Trump's attendance at Saturday's Texas vs. Tennessee college football game is expected to disrupt team communications and increase security measures for fans.

  19. The Hill

    Live updates: Trump attends Texas-Tennessee football game in Knoxville; US, China to cut tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump will attend the University of Texas vs. University of Tennessee football game in Knoxville at noon on Saturday — an appearance coming ahead of senators' last chance to pass the Protect College Sports Act before recessing into a lame-duck period.

  20. WATE Knoxville

    President Donald Trump to arrive in Knoxville for Tennessee-Texas game (opens WATE Knoxville)

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    WATE Knoxville's feed description

    President Donald Trump is expected to soon land at McGhee-Tyson Air Base to attend the Tennessee-Texas game at Neyland Stadium.

  21. New York Post

    Tennessee uses unusual alcohol tactic to get fans there early with President Trump attending Texas showdown (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    With ESPN's "College GameDay" also on campus, Trump's presence typically is expected to cause heightened security in Knoxville.

  22. WHEC Rochester

    Trump attends Texas-Tennessee game with no apparent disruption to coaches’ communications (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Encouraging fans to get inside Neyland Stadium earlier than usual with President Donald Trump coming to Tennessee's college football game against Texas sure worked Saturday. Fans in their seats got to see Air Force One fly over the stadium on the way to the nearby airport.

  23. WFMZ Allentown

    Donald Trump attends a big college football game with plan in place to protect communications (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Encouraging fans to get inside Neyland Stadium earlier than usual with President Donald Trump coming to Tennessee's college football game against Texas sure worked Saturday. Fans in their seats got to see Air Force One fly over the stadium on…

  24. WHEC Rochester

    Air Force One flyover: Trump attends a big college football game that could disrupt communications (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Encouraging fans to get inside Neyland Stadium earlier than usual with President Donald Trump coming to Tennessee's college football game against Texas sure worked Saturday. Fans in their seats got to see Air Force One fly over the stadium on the way to the nearby airport.

  25. Fox News

    Tennessee fans excited for Trump's attendance at game vs Texas: 'I hope he stays the whole game' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Neyland Stadium opened its gates early with 50% off beer as Tennessee Vols fans gear up for the No. 1 Texas SEC showdown and Trump's arrival.

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