WATCH: Alabama players flash 'horns down' after win over Texas
Despite coming into Saturday as huge favorites, Alabama struggled against Texas. In what was viewed as the matchup of the weekend, the Longhorns found a way to stay in the game throughout. The Crimson Tide pulled away with the win, living up to the hype.
Even so, there was always going to be some fun had between the two teams. Having so many connections between the two, whoever came out on top was going to be celebrating a little bit extra after the final whistle. Of course, it was Alabama and they got to showboat some at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
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As the Alabama players were leaving the field, they decided to have some fun with the home fans. They were seen flashing the ‘horns down’ while walking back to the locker room, with not too many people wearing burnt orange being happy.
You can watch the full video here.
‘Horns down’ has been popular across college football when playing against Texas, mainly when the rivalry game against Oklahoma takes place. However, whenever you get a big win over the Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, there will always be a reason to celebrate. Especially when the matchup becomes a regular thing within the next few years.
Nick Saban, Bryce Young discuss Alabama fourth quarter heroics
Alabama barely survived a trip to Austin unscathed, beating Texas, 20-19, thanks to some late heroics from quarterback Bryce Young and clutch kicks from Will Reichard. After the game, head coach Nick Saban said his confidence in those two was never in doubt.
Young led Alabama down the field on back-to-back go-ahead scoring drives in the fourth quarter, including a drive with less than two minutes to set up a game-winning field goal for Reichard. Saban didn’t have a doubt in either.
“I knew he’d do a good job in 2-minute. He always does,” Saban said postgame according to SI’s Ross Dellenger.
Young, for his part, was his usual cool, collected self in the critical moments. He said as much after the game.
“That’s where we love to be at. I feel comfortable in those position,” Young said.