Donald Trump arrived atBryant-Denny Stadium midway throught the first quarter of Alabama’s game with Georgia on Saturday. 

He visited the concession stand upon his arrival and purchased snacks for a few fans before leaving for his guest suite.

Trump was announced to the crowd early in the second quarter a few moments after Jalen Milroe scored on a 36-yard run to put Alabama ahead 28-0. Trump was received with a loud cheer and chants of U-S-A.

The former president and 2024 presidential candidate made his third visit to an Alabama game. He was in Tuscaloosa in 2019 when the Crimson Tide dropped its first game of the season to LSU. His first Alabama game was in 2018 when the Crimson Tide defeated Georgia for the national title. 

Security concerns for Trump’s second visit to Tuscaloosa was heightened. Twice in a three-month span, an attempt on Trump’s life was made. The gates to the stadium were opened 30 minutes earlier than normal to accommodate the security checks. The stadium was 95% full 30 minutes before kickoff. 

Earlier in the week, Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer was asked about the potential distraction Trump might bring with his visit. 

“The main thing is that they get prepared to play the best football game that they’ve played this year,” DeBoer said. “I was challenging to play the best football game they’ve ever played in their career. That’s what matters when it comes down to what we can control, but it is kind of cool that we have a lot of people who want to come be a part of the atmosphere and add to the excitement energy that the game will bring.” 

Trump was asked to attend the game by businessman Ric Mayers. The gameday meal request by the former president was two McDonald’s Fillet-O-Fish sandwiches, Domino’s Pizza, Denny Dogs and Diet Coke. 

Expected to be in attendance as Mayers’ guests in his suite were Alabama senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville and ALGOP chairman John Wahl.

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Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com

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Pat McAfee (far left), Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer (center) and Nick Saban. Alabama fans at ESPN “College GameDay” on the Quad before the Crimson Tide’s game against Georgia in Tuscaloosa Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)

The Alabama swim team won 30 of 31 events to claim a commanding victory on the road over Delta State in the team’s season opener on Friday. The men’s team won 218-44, and the women’s team claimed a 117.5-44.5 victory on the way to a sweep for the Crimson Tide.

In addition to sweeping the relay events, the Crimson Tide saw a pair of individual wins from Leonardo Alcantara (500, 1,000 free), Bernardo Bondra de Almeida (200 free, 100 fly) and Tommy Hagar (100 back, 200 IM) on the men’s side as Mackenzie Brandt (200, 500 free), Kate Christian (200 back, 200 IM) and Victoria Raymond (100, 200 fly) secured two individual wins on the women’s side.

“This meet is always a great opportunity to see our newcomers compete and gauge our areas of improvement with our returners,” head coach Margo Geer said in a press release. “It was also exciting to have Emily Jone sandJada Scott return to competition. We’re excited for the win and now will focus on how to improve from here and prepare for the rest of the season.”

Overall, Alabama had 29 swimmers, 13 males and 16 females, claim a first-place finish in either a relay or individual event.

September 28, 2013: Coming off a lackluster win against Colorado State, and a week of soul searching, Alabama shut out No. 21 Ole Miss 25-0. T.J. Yeldon rushed for 121 yards and Kenyan Drake 99 as the Crimson Tide outgained the Rebels 434-205 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. “It’ll be huge for the confidence of our players,” Nick Saban said.

September 28, 1963: With the defense limiting Tulane to 99 yards, Alabama rolled to a 28-0 win over the Greenies at Ladd Stadium in Mobile. Quarterback Joe Namath, who passed only nine times, scored on a 1-yard run. Benny Nelson went 33 yards for a score. Billy Piper returned an interception 51 yards for a touchdown. Hudson Harris also had a 20-yard touchdown run.

September 28, 2019: Alabama enjoyed a record-setting day en route to a 59-31 victory over Ole Miss at Bryant-Denny Stadium. DeVonta Smith set Crimson Tide records with 274 receiving yards and five touchdown catches, while quarterback Tua Tagovailoa did likewise with six touchdown passes and topped A.J. McCarron’s career mark of 80 touchdowns responsible.

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