Donald Trump attends College GameDay at Texas vs. Tennessee matchup
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:56 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Donald Trump will be in Knoxville for the Week 4 college football clash between the No. 1 Texas Longhorns and No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers on September 26. As ESPN's College GameDay covers the event, speculation surrounds Trump's potential appearance as a guest picker. ESPN has not confirmed whether he will participate in the pre-game activities. Both teams' supporters are wary of the 'Trump curse' affecting their games, given his history of backing teams with unfavorable outcomes. The matchup is scheduled to kick off at 12:00 p.m. ET at Neyland Stadium.
- •Trump will attend the game in Knoxville on September 26.
- •The matchup features No. 1 Texas against No. 14 Tennessee.
- •ESPN has not commented on Trump's possible College GameDay appearance.
- •Both teams are aware of the so-called 'Trump curse.'
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET at Neyland Stadium.
- 1:56 PMYahoo Sports — Reason Donald Trump isn’t ESPN College GameDay guest picker revealed by Pat McAfee
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Is Donald Trump on College GameDay? Live updates on president's Texas vs. Tennessee appearance
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump not expected to appear on 'College GameDay' despite Tennessee-Texas appearance
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Pat McAfee explains why Donald Trump wasn't the guest picker for 'College GameDay'
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Will Donald Trump be College GameDay guest picker? ESPN declines comment
"Donald Trump will be at Neyland Stadium for No. 1 Texas vs. No. 14 Tennessee, but he won't be the guest picker on ESPN College GameDay for a very specific reason.
"Pat McAfee explained why President Donald Trump isn't the guest picker on "College GameDay" before Tennessee football plays Texas on Sept. 26.
"Despite being in attendance at Tennessee-Texas on Sept. 26, Donald Trump is not expected to make a "College GameDay" appearance.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 1:56 PMReason Donald Trump isn’t ESPN College GameDay guest picker revealed by Pat McAfee
Donald Trump will be at Neyland Stadium for No. 1 Texas vs. No. 14 Tennessee, but he won't be the guest picker on ESPN College GameDay for a very specific reason.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 10:00 AMIs Donald Trump on College GameDay? Live updates on president's Texas vs. Tennessee appearance
The Sporting News is tracking Trump's appearance at Texas vs. Tennessee, including whether he will appear on "College GameDay."
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 3:58 AMDonald Trump not expected to appear on 'College GameDay' despite Tennessee-Texas appearance
Despite being in attendance at Tennessee-Texas on Sept. 26, Donald Trump is not expected to make a "College GameDay" appearance.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 6:20 PMPat McAfee explains why Donald Trump wasn't the guest picker for 'College GameDay'
Pat McAfee explained why President Donald Trump isn't the guest picker on "College GameDay" before Tennessee football plays Texas on Sept. 26.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 10:09 PMWill Donald Trump be College GameDay guest picker? ESPN declines comment
Donald Trump will be in Knoxville for No. 1 Texas vs. No. 14 Tennessee, so is an ESPN College GameDay appearance in store?
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