You could almost hear him say the words: Alright, alright, alright.

Just with a little more gusto.

Yes, Matthew McConaughey, an avid Texas Longhorns fan, is on the sidelines for the Longhorns’ game at No. 3 Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday.

He has plenty to be excited about.

With 8:27 left in the first quarter, Alabama’s Jalen Milroe pass was intercepted by Jahdae Barron, denying the Tide a touchdown.

McConaughey approved.

Texas leads Alabama at half 13-6 after two Bert Auburn field goals. Quinn Ewers hit Xavier Worthy for a 44-yard touchdowns strike.

The Tide will get the ball in the second half.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.