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Teams take precautions after coach confirmed comms can go down when Trump ‘enters the stadium, exits the stadium or changes
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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.
Key facts
- He also attended Game 3 of the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in June, went to the 2025 Daytona 500 car race, and presented the World Cup trophy to Spain at the final
- Trump’s motorcade arrived at Neyland Stadium as the national anthem was being sung at 11:59 a.m
- The Southeastern Conference matchup between the No. 1 Longhorns and No. 14 Volunteers in Knoxville already was one of the biggest games in the country this weekend
- 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
Summary
Security checks on the stadium’s perimeter went relatively smoothly with Tennessee officials opening the stadium 30 minutes earlier than normal. Those in their seats were treated to a low-altitude flyover by Air Force One as the president came into town with the Volunteers and Longhorns warming up on the field below. Trump’s motorcade arrived at Neyland Stadium as the national anthem was being sung at 11:59 a.m. The president’s visit won’t affect communications between coaches and players on the field thanks to some coordination before Saturday’s game.