Steve Sarkisian says Trump's departure disrupted Miami's headsets in CFP title game; sources differ on timing
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By CBS Sports
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Miami's football program encountered technical difficulties during the College Football Playoff championship game against Indiana, with head coach Steve Sarkisian attributing communication breakdowns to disruptions caused by Trump's departure from the stadium. Multiple sources verified the team experienced temporary loss of headset connectivity, though conflicting accounts emerged regarding whether the malfunction occurred during Indiana's decisive final drive. Regardless of timing, the communications issue was brief, affecting only one or two plays, and did not ultimately impact the game's outcome or Indiana's victory.
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