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Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey brought his signature energy and enthusiasm to the sidelines of the Texas-Alabama game, creating quite a buzz among fans.
During a big moment in the game, Texas senior defensive back Jahdae Barron made a stunning interception, McConaughey’s wild celebration went viral.
The actor, known for his iconic “alright, alright, alright” catchphrase, stood at the sidelines at the time and started waving his arms shouting at Barron: “Go!, go!” as Barron secured the interception and started running.
His infectious enthusiasm quickly became a highlight of the broadcast, with cameras capturing his every move.
Matthew McConaughey was LOVING this Texas interception 🤘 pic.twitter.com/nXI2QJ3ov0
— ESPN (@espn) September 9, 2023
But McConaughey’s excitement didn’t stop there. Later in the game, as the Texas surged ahead, he couldn’t contain his elation when quarterback Quinn Ewers connected with Xavier Worthy for a thrilling 44-yard touchdown pass.
The actor’s ecstatic reaction resonated with fans quickly.
Matthew McConaughey and @PatMcAfeeShow were hyped for the Texas touchdown 🔥🤘 pic.twitter.com/0vQ1ZLyl1j
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 10, 2023
McConaughey’s presence at the game added an extra layer of excitement to an already electrifying matchup.
As the Texas and Alabama battling it out on the field, McConaughey’s sideline antics ensures that everyone had a good time, whether they were in the stadium or watching from home.