Seven underrated keys to a Texas victory over Alabama

The most successful college football team faces the sport’s biggest brand.

Texas has a big game Saturday. In fact, it could be their biggest home game of all time. From a ratings standpoint it doesn’t get any better than the most successful program against the biggest college brand.

The Longhorns have their work cut out for them against Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide. Since knocking the Longhorns into mediocrity in 2009, the Tide has rivaled Tom Brady, LeBron James, Serena Williams and UConn Women’s Basketball as one of the most dominant forces in sports.

This collection of talent figures to be one of the better teams Saban has had in his time in Tuscaloosa.

Having covered numerous aspects of the game, let’s look at seven underrated features that could swing the game in Texas’ favor.