Nick Saban believes veteran Texas team will be a challenge

'Where are we as a team?': Nick Saban says veteran Texas team will be a good indicator

SPOKE TO NICK SABAN EARLIER TODAY. MANY CALLING IT THE GAME OF THE YEAR IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL. ALABAMA BAMA AGAINST THE TEXAS LONGHORNS RIGHT HERE IN TUSCALOOSA. COLLEGE GAME DAY WILL BE HERE IN TITLETOWN TOWN FOR THE BIG MATCHUP BETWEEN THE TWO TEAMS. ALL THE OUTSIDE NOISE. BUT BAMA IS STAYING FOCUSED DURING ALL THE TALK. THE GOAL TO KEEP THE HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE 21 STRAIGHT WINS AT BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM. THAT’S DATING BACK TO 2019. I KNOW IT’LL BE AN EXCITING GAME FROM A FAN’S PERSPECTIVE AND WE LOVE THAT ATMOSPHERE AND ENVIRONMENT THAT THEY CREATE. BUT I THINK ONE OF THE THINGS THAT’S REALLY IMPORTANT FOR PLAYERS IS CAN YOU STAY FOCUSED ON WHAT YOU NEED TO DO AND NOT GET AFFECTED BY YOU KNOW, A LOT OF THE EXTERNAL FACTORS. ONE OF THE THINGS IN THESE GAMES IS PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS WANT US TO TALK ABOUT THE OPPONENT AND AND WE’VE GOT A GOOD OPPONENT. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THEY’RE WELL COACHED. THEY’RE A GOOD TEAM. BUT FOR US TO BE AT OUR BEST, WE NEED TO FOCUS ON WHAT WE NEED TO DO. SO QUIET NOW HERE IN TUSCALOOSA, BUT THIS PLACE WILL BE PACKED COME SATURDAY NIGHT AS ALABAMA TAKES ON THE TEXAS LONGHORNS. THE RETURN OF STEVE SARKISIAN HERE AT BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM. WE’RE HERE

'Where are we as a team?': Nick Saban says veteran Texas team will be a good indicator

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban is speaking Monday following the team's win against Middle Tennessee over the weekend, 56-7.On Saturday, the Crimson Tide will face Texas at home at 7 p.m.The latest: Sports coverage from �� 13 NewsSaban said Texas is a veteran team with a strong coach. It will be a good sign of where the Crimson Tide are as a whole. "Where are we as a team? Where are you as a player?" Saban said.These are the questions the game will answer.When looking back at previous games against Texas, Saban said it's important to look technically, but not psychologically, because things can change.Good communication is a major factor that Saban said is harped on consistently. "We need all those guys to continue to develop and play well," Saban said of the second string. The development of the younger players is important as they continue to grow and develop, as some players have already had to step up due to injuries."When we go out on the field, it all goes away," Saban said of anxiety about games for him and his players. It's all about just thinking about the next step, he said.Stay updated on the latest sports updates with the �� 13 app. You can download it here.Watch the full press conference below:

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. —

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban is speaking Monday following the team's win against Middle Tennessee over the weekend, 56-7.

On Saturday, the Crimson Tide will face Texas at home at 7 p.m.

The latest: Sports coverage from �� 13 News

Saban said Texas is a veteran team with a strong coach. It will be a good sign of where the Crimson Tide are as a whole.

"Where are we as a team? Where are you as a player?" Saban said.

These are the questions the game will answer.

When looking back at previous games against Texas, Saban said it's important to look technically, but not psychologically, because things can change.

Good communication is a major factor that Saban said is harped on consistently.

"We need all those guys to continue to develop and play well," Saban said of the second string.

The development of the younger players is important as they continue to grow and develop, as some players have already had to step up due to injuries.

"When we go out on the field, it all goes away," Saban said of anxiety about games for him and his players. It's all about just thinking about the next step, he said.

Stay updated on the latest sports updates with the �� 13 app. You can download it here.

Watch the full press conference below:

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'Where are we as a team?': Nick Saban says veteran Texas team will be a good indicator

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