President Donald Trump will not attend Saturday's Alabama-Georgia football game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, after changing his plans because of Hurricane Isaias, the White House confirmed Friday.

The storm, which is approaching the Gulf Coast, is expected to make landfall near the Florida Panhandle on Friday night before moving toward the Carolinas. The severe weather has already affected the college football schedule, with six games receiving kickoff-time adjustments and another being canceled.

Trump had announced his intention to attend the matchup during an October 2 rally at the Mitchell Center on the University of South Alabama's campus in Mobile. His appearance would have marked his third visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium for a Crimson Tide game since 2019. Following the cancellation of his plans, additional security personnel assigned to the presidential visit are being withdrawn from the stadium to support the hurricane response.

The president previously attended Alabama's meeting with the Bulldogs in September 2024, watching from a stadium suite as the Crimson Tide secured a 41-34 win. He also attended Alabama's 46-41 defeat against LSU in 2019. Trump's most recent visit to the university was in May 2025, when he delivered its commencement address. He last attended the Texas–Tennessee game in Knoxville on September 26.

Saturday's contest remains scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, with ABC broadcasting the game nationally. No changes to the venue or kickoff time have been announced yet.

The matchup features two undefeated teams with national championship ambitions. Georgia enters the contest ranked No. 2 nationally, while Alabama holds the No. 6 position.

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The SEC rivals met twice last season. The Crimson Tide won their regular-season encounter 24-21 in Athens, but the Bulldogs responded with a 28-7 victory in the SEC Championship Game.

Trump's planned appearance also coincided with his continued push for the Protect College Sports Act. The Senate approved the legislation by a 77-22 vote on Monday night, sending it to the House of Representatives.