Trump to attend Texas vs Tennessee in high-stakes college football showdown
President Trump will attend college football's top-ranked Texas team as they face No. 14 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday at noon Eastern Time. The White House arranged security with the university this week, marking another high-profile sporting event attendance during his presidency.
Texas and Tennessee arrive undefeated, with Texas defeating UTSA 30–6 and Tennessee crushing Kennesaw State 42–9. Texas quarterback Arch Manning, nephew of Peyton Manning, will lead the offence against Tennessee's stout defence, which has yielded just 14 points per game this season. Manning has completed 61.5 per cent of his passes for 661 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions thus far. ESPN's College GameDay coverage will also take place in Knoxville, and large crowds are anticipated.
- Trump attending top college football matchup between No. 1 Texas and No. 14 Tennessee Saturday
- Arch Manning plays against uncle Peyton Manning's former college, strong defensive matchup ahead
- High-profile event continues Trump's pattern of attending major sporting events this year
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