How to watch: Alabama takes on Texas as College GameDay returns to Tuscaloosa

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A massive Crimson Tide is set to wash over Tuscaloosa on Saturday as both College GameDay and SEC Nation return to town to cover Alabama's highly anticipated showdown with Texas.Tide players, however, aren’t exactly contributing to the hype leading up to a game that is bringing ESPN’s GameDay to town, and that’s the way Saban and company like it.“Ultimately, like I would say, it’s just another game,” Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold said. “Obviously, we’re keeping our poise. We have a great matchup in Texas. They’re a very great team. It’s going to be a great atmosphere, but that’s why you come to Alabama.For now, it’s a matchup of two tradition-rich programs that have only met 10 times so far, with Texas winning seven but losing the last two, including the 2009 national championship game. The Longhorns have won four AP national titles. Saban alone has led Alabama to six since taking over in 2007.Video below: Alabama head coach Nick Saban on upcoming matchup against TexasThe Crimson Tide takes on Texas Saturday night at 6 p.m. with Game Day and SEC Nation airing from 8-11 a.m. on ESPN and the SEC Network, respectively. A live performance by Alabama icon and former American Idol winner Taylor Hicks will be held at Champions Lane at 4 p.m.When: 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium, TuscaloosaWatch: ESPNListen: Click here to find your radio stationVideo below: Alabama football held open practice and fan day during fall campMore on AlabamaThis article contains information from the Associated Press.

A massive Crimson Tide is set to wash over Tuscaloosa on Saturday as both College GameDay and SEC Nation return to town to cover Alabama's highly anticipated showdown with Texas.

Tide players, however, aren’t exactly contributing to the hype leading up to a game that is bringing ESPN’s GameDay to town, and that’s the way Saban and company like it.

“Ultimately, like I would say, it’s just another game,” Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold said. “Obviously, we’re keeping our poise. We have a great matchup in Texas. They’re a very great team. It’s going to be a great atmosphere, but that’s why you come to Alabama.

For now, it’s a matchup of two tradition-rich programs that have only met 10 times so far, with Texas winning seven but losing the last two, including the 2009 national championship game. The Longhorns have won four AP national titles. Saban alone has led Alabama to six since taking over in 2007.

Video below: Alabama head coach Nick Saban on upcoming matchup against Texas

The Crimson Tide takes on Texas Saturday night at 6 p.m. with Game Day and SEC Nation airing from 8-11 a.m. on ESPN and the SEC Network, respectively. A live performance by Alabama icon and former American Idol winner Taylor Hicks will be held at Champions Lane at 4 p.m.

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