The biggest supporter of Texas football is now in the Alabama-Texas conversation.
Matthew McConaughey is a native Texan and alum of the University of Texas.
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As an Academy Award-winning actor, he relishes the opportunity to be on the sideline for the Longhorns. He was at the 2006 Rose Bowl for the BCS National Championship Game between Texas and the University of Southern California. McConaughey was also present at the 2010 BCS National Championship matchup at the Rose Bowl between the Longhorns and Alabama.
He has a 1-1 record for national title appearances, but McConaughey is featured in a hype video telling Texas to ‘bring the heat’ against Alabama.
the moment is here 🤘
pic.twitter.com/aX4zCJcCd9— Texas Longhorns (@TexasLonghorns) September 9, 2022
The Crimson Tide is favored by 20+ points over Texas, but Nick Saban is not buying the Las Vegas line.
He has kept his group focused on containing Bijan Robinson, limiting Texas’ big plays, and having execution on the field.
Everyone is ready for the matchup, but we will see if McConaughey and Texas bring the heat.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
