Trump expected at Neyland Stadium for Texas-Tennessee showdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
President Donald Trump is anticipated to attend the SEC football game between the Texas Longhorns and the Tennessee Volunteers on September 23, 2026, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. The event, featuring both teams at 3-0, is expected to attract significant media attention and could mix the realms of sports and politics. Trump has been active at sporting events this year, including the College Football Playoff and the FIFA World Cup Final. The presence of celebrities such as Peyton Manning and Matthew McConaughey is also expected, contributing to the game's heightened profile.
- •Texas and Tennessee both enter the game undefeated at 3-0.
- •Trump's visit would mark a rare appearance by a sitting president at Neyland Stadium.
- •ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast from the venue.
- •The mix of sports, politics, and celebrities is likely to create significant media interest.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Trump expected as Texas-Tennessee becomes more than a football game
"Trump's expected visit could turn an SEC showdown into one of college football's biggest spectacles.
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