Steve Sarkisian says Trump departure cut Miami headset communication during CFP title game
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump's presence at games can disrupt coach-to-coach communication due to security protocols that disable headsets when he moves within the stadium.
- Texas coach Steve Sarkisian shared an anecdote claiming that during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship, communication was cut off in the final drive as Trump was leaving early, affecting Miami's ability to communicate.
- Multiple Miami sources confirmed a brief communication lapse during the fourth quarter of the championship game but were divided on whether it occurred during the final drive and agreed it lasted only a play or two without significantly impacting the game's outcome.
- Miami ultimately lost to Indiana 27-21 after an interception on a deep pass in the final minutes, securing Indiana's national championship victory.
