Georgia-Alabama Football Showdown Proceeds as Hurricane Isaias Approaches; Trump Skips Game

College football's top matchup between Georgia and Alabama remains on schedule despite Hurricane Isaias. Trump skips game as storm threatens Gulf Coast.

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October 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Tuscaloosa, Alabama — The high-stakes Southeastern Conference college football clash between No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama will proceed as scheduled for Saturday night, even as Hurricane Isaias approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast.

President Donald Trump has announced he will not attend the game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, citing the need for emergency personnel to focus on the storm. He expressed hope that the game would still take place despite the weather conditions.

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Forecasters have warned of potential storm surges, strong winds, and flooding, prompting adjustments such as moving ESPN’s “College GameDay” indoors and limiting tailgating hours at Alabama. Despite the concerns, both teams have confirmed their travel plans remain unchanged, with Georgia’s campus in Athens about 275 miles east of Tuscaloosa.

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