Hold up, Seattle. Matthew McConaughey and Kevin Durant were just two of the insane number of stars spotted on the sidelines at Darrell K Royal,Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday for one of the biggest Texas football games of the season against Ohio State. Seriously, if you thought all the action was happening between the hashes, you clearly weren’t looking at the VIP and alumni sections. It felt less like a college football game and more like a full-blown Hollywood premiere mixed with a political rally, all happening live in Austin for this massive matchup.
Hollywood and High Office Came Out for the Longhorns
The celebrity wattage at this game was absolutely off the charts, and it wasn’t just a night-time exclusive. The star power started bright and early with ESPN’s “College GameDay” already setting the tone. They somehow snagged Texas’s very own Sen. Ted Cruz as a guest picker. And, because this is Austin and the Longhorn faithful know their own, they gave him a pretty clear welcome, booing the Austin native as only a home crowd can. Right there alongside him was movie star Glen Powell, another guest picker, who was seen soaking up every single second right on the field during the game itself. But let’s be real, what’s a truly massive night game at DKR without the absolute king of Longhorn superfans, Matthew McConaughey, making his iconic appearance? He was totally out and about, soaking in all the electric atmosphere. He even brought his “True Detective” co-star Woody Harrelson along for the ride, and Harrelson was spotted deep in conversation with athletic director Chris Del Conte. And if that wasn’t enough political and entertainment clout for one sideline, Gov. Greg Abbott was also right there, making sure everyone knew exactly how big a deal this Texas-Ohio State showdown really was.
Texas Sports Royalty Showed Up for Their Team
And then there were the absolute legends of Texas sports who came out to support their roots. You literally won’t believe this: Houston Rocket and former Texas men’s basketball player Kevin Durant, an honest-to-goodness NBA superstar, was just chilling on the sidelines. He wasn’t just standing around either; the man was throwing crisp spirals and chatting it up with former football head coach Mack Brown. KD, slinging a football? That’s a snapshot you absolutely don’t see every day. But he was just one of the gridiron and court greats from Texas history spotted representing. Former running back Ricky Williams was there, bringing back all those legendary memories. Former quarterback Colt McCoy also made an appearance, reminding everyone of past glory days. Even former Texas volleyball player Madisen Skinner was spotted, proving that when the Longhorns play a huge game like this, the entire family, past and present, shows up big time.
What an absolutely wild scene in Austin, folks. If you went to Royal-Memorial Stadium on Saturday thinking the action on the field was the only show worth seeing, you seriously missed half the story. The sidelines alone were worth the price of admission. It was a spectacle, truly making this Texas-Ohio State game one for the ages, both on the grass and off it. What a day for Texas football!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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