The Texas vs. Alabama games is one of my top 5 games that I've attended. One of the things I love most about college football is the fans and the traditions, and this one ranks up there really high! DJ's mom flew in for this game and we were excited to share the experience with her. Megan was at a friend's house becuase she had a meet later that day, and we knew it would be a really long day for her if she went to the game too.
We woke up early and got to the stadium around 9 am
My dress is here
Hat band here
Students had started line up around 3 in the morning to get in for the game, and at 9 am, there was still a line of students trying to get in.
We stopped by to see DJ.
A quick pic of DJ and his mom..
and then Adalyn, Nana, and I walked down to the College Gameday set. This was our 2nd time hosting Gameday while we've been at Texas and both times have been an incredible experience.
Adalyn wasn't that impressed because she just wanted to go play games on Smokey's Midway, but I did convince her to smile for a picture.
So many people!
We did head down to Smokey's Midway and let her play a few games before heading back up the hill to the offices.
We were ready to watch the game and cheer on our horns.
Adalyn stayed outside for only a few moments of the game. It was loud and hot! She was much more comfortable inside with the other football kids and Gretchen stayed inside for the game too.
We set an attendance record of over 105,000 in attendance. It was crazy (in a good way)
Texas lost the game by a field goal, but honestly, we held our own and Alabama had to fight for this win.
I loved this moment of our players heading back inside to the locker room, but number 9, just holding his horns up as the fans applauded.
Then we snapped a few post game pictures.
And had to go see Bevo of course!
The crowd cheering, the people yelling, the whole day was just an incredible gameday atmosphere. Definitely one we'll remember.
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