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Secret Service officials finalized security plans outside Neyland Stadium on Friday afternoon for President Donald Trump's arrival at the SEC matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Tennessee Vols.
The visit adds a layer of logistical complexity to a game already drawing high expectations, with roads beginning to close and students moving across the Tennessee campus ahead of the Saturday contest.
The security presence marks a distinct shift in the pregame atmosphere, with officers patrolling the perimeter and meetings held near the stadium.
Tennessee officials implemented measures to manage the increased law enforcement traffic, offering half-priced concessions, including alcohol, from 9 a.m. ET to encourage fans to enter the stadium before kickoff.
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