Trump Expected at Texas-Tennessee Game as Security Tightens

President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Texas-Tennessee football game in Knoxville on Saturday, Sept. 26, prompting University of Tennessee Athletics to warn fans about enhanced security screening, longer entry lines and possible traffic changes around Neyland Stadium. The game is scheduled to begin at noon ET. A White House official confirmed Trump’s planned attendance, according to reports of confirmations to news organizations. The visit remains scheduled rather than completed. The University of Tennessee Athletics urged ticket holders to arrive significantly earlier than they would for a typical game, saying Secret Service screening will take place at all stadium gates and that waits may grow as kickoff approaches. Gates are scheduled to open at 9 a.m. The university also warned that heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic is expected across parts of campus several hours before kickoff. Temporary road closures, traffic controls and changes to pedestrian routes may be used to support game-day operations, according to the guidance. Fans were advised to allow extra travel time and anticipate congestion near the stadium before and after the game.