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Texas vs Alabama: How To Watch with Sling TV and What To Expect

The marquee CFB game of the non-conference schedule is Texas at Alabama. Here is how to watch it on ESPN with Sling.

Two of the biggest programs in college football will face off September 9 at 7pm ET on ESPN: Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide will welcome his former offensive coordinator, Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns under the lights at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama are coming off of a dominant win in week 1 against Middle Tennessee State, while Texas got the job done versus Rice. This premier matchup is not one you want to miss, and you can watch it live on Sling TV with the Sling Orange package. To watch Texas and Alabama football all season long on ESPN, follow this link to get out Season Pass Offer for a limited time!

How to Watch Texas vs Alabama:

Texas Longhorns vs Alabama Crimson Tide

Bryant Denny Stadium - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Sat., Sept. 9, 7pm ET on ESPN

What Happened Last Year?

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Last year’s clash between these two teams saw Alabama narrowly escape with a 20-19 victory. The Longhorns kicked a go-ahead field goal with 1:29 remaining in the fourth quarter, but Bryce Young calmly led the Crimson Tide down the field on a nine play, 61-yard drive that resulted in a game winning field goal. Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers left the game with a shoulder injury in the first quarter. Hudson Card did his best to upset the No. 1-ranked Tide but Bryce Young’s heroics saved Nick Saban and company.

What to Expect This Year

This year, Alabama is the team with an unknown at the quarterback position. Saban went with Jalen Milroe against MTSU, and the redshirt sophomore dazzled. He accounted for five total touchdowns against a lesser opponent, and didn’t make any mistakes. This was the first quarterback battle Alabama has had since 2016, when Jalen Hurts beat out Blake Barnett and Cooper Bateman. New offensive coordinator Tommy Reese has plenty of talent to help Jalen Milroe, especially in the running back room.

Texas on the other hand have their man in Quinn Ewers. Yes, Arch Manning is waiting in the wings, and Ewers had some iffy moments vs. Rice, but the sophomore means business this year, and has plenty of help around him. Wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Georgia transfer A.D. Mitchell are elite talents and Ja’Tavion Sanders is a quintessential NFL tight end. Every game Texas lost last year was by one possession, so the Longhorns are close to breaking through. Unlike their matchup with Alabama last season, Sark’s team really has everything they need to finally be “back” and finish the job. But with both teams opening up the season vs lesser opponents, it’s tough to know exactly where each ball club is at. This is a great barometer for both teams, much like last season’s match up.

To watch Texas-Alabama live on Sept. 9, use the link below to sign up for Sling Orange with ESPN!

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