ABC faces communication issues during Texas-Tennessee game with Trump in attendance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

During the first half of Tennessee's home game against No. 1 Texas, ABC reported on communication problems attributed to President Donald Trump's presence at the stadium. Commentators Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit experienced audio glitches while discussing these concerns, which sparked reactions on social media. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian mentioned similar issues during a previous game in 2019 when Trump attended, noting that communication systems are cut when the President moves within the stadium. As the game is still ongoing, the audio problems have persisted, with fans sharing their frustrations on platforms like Twitter.
- •ABC's audio feed malfunctioned during the Tennessee-Texas game.
- •Social media users reacted humorously to the broadcast issues.
- •Texas coach Steve Sarkisian detailed past communication challenges with Trump present.
- •The game is currently in progress with fans vocal about audio problems.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — ABC reports Trump’s presence leads to communication issues, broadcast glitches ensue; Fans got jokes
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