MASSIVE Texas-Tennessee crowd cheers as Trump attends SEC football game

Trump was introduced to the crowd, pumping his fist in the air while sitting alongside Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn. The crowd erupted into applause as he was shown, with fans clapping and cheering.

Air Force One conducted a flyover above Neyland Stadium before kickoff. Officials opened the stadium 30 minutes earlier than usual to help with security, and fans received half off all concession prices if they arrived early. Stands were filled 90 minutes before the start of the game as a result.

In a post on X, Blackburn, who is running for governor of Tennessee, posted a selfie of her alongside the president with the caption, “Welcome to Tennessee, @realDonaldTrump!”

The game featured No. 1-ranked Texas against No. 14 Tennessee in a major SEC matchup. Texas is led by second-year starting Quarterback Arch Manning, the nephew of Peyton Manning.

Trump’s appearance continued a long-running pattern of him attending major sporting events as president. According to the Associated Press, Trump has attended more college football games than any recent sitting president.

Trump has attended a wide range of sporting events during his presidency, including the 2025 Daytona 500, the Super Bowl, and Game 3 of the NBA Finals. In July, he presented the World Cup trophy to Spain at the final, and he has frequently attended UFC fights as both president and as a presidential candidate.

Last year, Trump attended the College Football Playoff championship between Miami and Indiana.