Former President Donald Trump made headlines again, this time as the special guest on Bussin’ with the Boys with hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan. Known for his longtime support of Alabama football, Trump surprised fans by shifting his praise to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, delivering a heartfelt tribute to former head coach Tom Osborne, calling him “a silent coach” who led the team to glory. Trump even threw in a nod to current coach Matt Rhule, adding, “Now they’ve got Matt Rhule,” sparking questions about whether he’s found a new favorite team or if there’s more to this story.
Trump, a frequent face in Alabama’s stands, has long supported Bama’s gridiron glory, often using high-profile games as a stage. His appearance in September at Bryant-Denny Stadium during a Georgia-Bama game was met with mixed reactions, as some fans saw his presence as more campaign than camaraderie. But his recent comments on Bussin’ with the Boys seemed to put his focus squarely on Nebraska. When Compton asked if “Make America Great Again” included a Huskers national title, Trump quipped, “You know I love Nebraska. Great people, I won by the state by 20 points.”
While Trump’s switch from Bama to Huskers fandom has fans questioning motives, his nostalgia for Osborne’s understated coaching success felt genuine. He praised Osborne’s record—255-49-3, the sixth-most wins in major college football history—as something truly special, noting Osborne’s humility as a standout trait. However, the timing of Trump’s pivot to Nebraska, with the election looming, has some fans skeptical. Could this new “Huskers fan” persona be a bid for Midwest support?
So, is Trump’s shout-out to Nebraska and Coach Rhule a sign of genuine fandom or strategic campaigning? Fans are left debating, but one thing’s for sure: Trump knows how to stir up excitement on and off the field.
