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Sarkisian discusses how Trump's attendance affected Miami's title game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 11:24 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Sarkisian discusses how Trump's attendance affected Miami's title game

Summary

Steve Sarkisian, head coach of the Texas Longhorns, addressed the impact of President Donald Trump's attendance at last season's national championship game involving the Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers. He noted that Trump's movement within the stadium caused communication disruptions for both teams, particularly impacting Miami as they were on offense late in the game. Sarkisian revealed that during a critical drive, communication was lost when Trump left his seat, which affected the Hurricanes' ability to coordinate plays as they sought to close the gap. With Trump set to attend an SEC matchup this weekend, Sarkisian emphasized the need for teams to prepare for similar situations.

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By the Numbers

•Trump's presence disrupted communication during Miami's national title game.
•Sarkisian highlighted challenges for teams when the president moves in the stadium.
•Miami had critical communication issues on their final drive.
•Texas prepares for similar disruptions as Trump attends their upcoming game.

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11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump caused a major problem for Miami at national championship game

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United States President Donald Trump was in attendance for last season’s national championship showdown between the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers. And it sounds like his presence may have impacted the result of the game more than anyone would have liked. With Trump set to attend Saturday afternoon’s SEC matchup between the Texas Longhorns…
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