Texas holds off Tennessee amid ESPN audio issues during Trump visit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
President Donald Trump attended the Texas-Tennessee football game on September 26, 2026, which Texas won 20–17. The game sparked discussions about the potential impact of his presence on coach communications. Despite assurances from the teams regarding communication protocols with the Secret Service, ESPN experienced significant audio problems during the broadcast. These issues were particularly noted during the first quarter as commentators struggled with their microphones. Neither Texas coach Steve Sarkisian nor Tennessee coach Josh Heupel commented on whether on-field communication was affected.
- •Texas won 20–17 against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium.
- •Trump's attendance raised concerns about communication disruptions.
- •ESPN faced audio issues during the first quarter of the broadcast.
- •Sarkisian previously highlighted communication outages during presidential visits.
- •Both teams coordinated with the Secret Service before the game.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Suffers Technical Troubles During Trump Visit
"There was pregame chatter about whether presidential visits affect team communications.
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