Georgia-Alabama game scheduled amid Hurricane Isaias approach
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Southeastern Conference football matchup between No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama remains scheduled for Saturday night in Tuscaloosa, despite the approach of Hurricane Isaias. President Donald Trump will not attend, citing safety concerns for first responders due to the hurricane. ESPN's 'College GameDay' will be held indoors, and Alabama officials have shortened tailgating hours. Though Tuscaloosa is about 200 miles from the coast, storm forecasts indicate potentially damaging weather conditions. Georgia's travel plans remain unchanged as both teams prepare for one of the key games of the season.
- •Game between Georgia and Alabama set for Saturday night.
- •Trump cancels attendance due to hurricane concerns.
- •Hurricane Isaias could impact weather conditions at the game.
- •ESPN moves 'College GameDay' indoors for safety.
- •Georgia's travel plans are unaffected by the storm.
- 10:08 PMESPN — Trump will not attend Georgia-Alabama game due to Hurricane Isaias
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia-Alabama showdown is on schedule despite approach of Hurricane Isaias; Trump will skip game
"(AP) — The Southeastern Conference college football clash between No. 6 Alabama remained on schedule for Saturday night despite the looming arrival of Hurricane Isaias along the U.
"President Trump will no longer attend Saturday's SEC clash between Georgia and Alabama, which remains on schedule despite approaching Hurricane Isaias.
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External links- ESPNOct 9, 2026, 10:08 PMTrump will not attend Georgia-Alabama game due to Hurricane Isaias
President Trump will no longer attend Saturday's SEC clash between Georgia and Alabama, which remains on schedule despite approaching Hurricane Isaias.
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 8:14 PMGeorgia-Alabama showdown is on schedule despite approach of Hurricane Isaias; Trump will skip game
(AP) — The Southeastern Conference college football clash between No. 6 Alabama remained on schedule for Saturday night despite the looming arrival of Hurricane Isaias along the U.
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