Texas narrowly missed an opportunity last season to prove that a former powerhouse program was back. One year later, a road win over Alabama would serve as the latest indication that the Longhorns are entering a new era.
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Texas is undoubtedly salivating at the chance to avenge last year’s heartbreaking loss, which came after quarterback Quinn Ewers was knocked out of the game with a shoulder injury. This year, Ewers is back healthy while Alabama is fielding an inexperienced Jalen Milroe at quarterback.
The odds are still stacked against Steve Sarkisian, who is seeking to become only the third former Nick Saban assistant to beat the master. Jimbo Fisher and Kirby Smart have laid the blueprint in recent years, and Sarkisian has loaded up on talent ahead of Texas’ jump to the SEC next season.
Alabama is 67-2 at home since 2013, so with or without an experienced quarterback under center for Saban, knocking off the Crimson Tide in their own house is always a Herculean task.
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Here’s what you need to know to watch Saturday’s prime-time matchup between Texas and Alabama, including TV channel and start time.
What channel is Alabama vs. Texas on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
Saturday’s game between Alabama and Texas will be broadcast on ESPN.
Fans hoping to watch the game without cable can live stream the action on ESPN+, as well as Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Note: Spectrum cable customers are unable to watch ESPN due to the ongoing carriage dispute between Disney and Charter Communications. Here's a guide to options for watching Alabama vs. Texas without Spectrum.
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Alabama vs. Texas start time
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 9
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Saturday's game between Texas and Alabama is set to start at 7 p.m. ET from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
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Alabama football schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result |
| Sept. 2 | vs. Middle Tennessee | W, 56-7 |
| Sept. 9 | vs. Texas | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 16 | at South Florida | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 23 | vs. Ole Miss* | TBD |
| Sept. 30 | at Mississippi State* | TBD |
| Oct. 7 | at Texas A&M* | TBD |
| Oct. 14 | vs. Arkansas* | TBD |
| Oct. 21 | vs. Tennessee* | TBD |
| Nov. 4 | vs. LSU* | TBD |
| Nov. 11 | at Kentucky* | TBD |
| Nov. 18 | vs. Chattanooga | Noon |
| Nov. 25 | at Auburn* | TBD |
* SEC game
Texas football schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result |
| Sept. 2 | vs. Rice | W, 37-10 |
| Sept. 9 | at Alabama | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 16 | vs. Wyoming | 8 p.m. |
| Sept. 23 | at Baylor* | TBA |
| Sept. 30 | vs. Kansas* | TBA |
| Oct. 7 | Oklahoma* (at Dallas) | TBA |
| Oct. 21 | at Houston* | TBA |
| Oct. 28 | vs. BYU* | TBA |
| Nov. 4 | vs. Kansas State* | TBA |
| Nov. 11 | at TCU* | TBA |
| Nov. 18 | at Iowa State* | TBA |
| Nov. 24 | vs. Texas Tech* | 7:30 p.m. |
* Big 12 Conference game
