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ABC experiences audio issues during game amid Trump's attendance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 5:45 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

ABC experiences audio issues during game amid Trump's attendance

Summary

During the college football game between the No. 1 Texas Longhorns and No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 26, 2026, ABC's broadcast faced significant audio problems. President Donald Trump attended the game, prompting discussions about potential communication disruptions for coaches due to heightened security measures. Following a report by Laura Rutledge addressing concerns about communication, the commentators experienced abrupt audio issues. Chris Fowler acknowledged the problems, stating they would seek to resolve them. Despite the technical difficulties affecting the broadcast quality, audio was reported to improve by halftime.

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Status Watch

•Texas faces Tennessee at Neyland Stadium on September 26, 2026.
•Trump's attendance leads to concerns over communication disruptions.
•ABC's audio issues arise just after a report about communication.
•Fowler acknowledges technical difficulties during the broadcast.
•Audio quality reportedly improves by halftime.

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5:45 PMYahoo Sports — ABC runs into audio issues after addressing Trump-related communication concerns

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The writers of Veep are somewhere shaking their fists at the sky, cursing themselves for not thinking of this first. Welcome to the latest example of reality beyond parody. Despite rampant speculation, President Donald Trump did not appear on ESPN’s College GameDay, but he did attend the college football game between the No. 1 Texas Longhorns the…
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