PHOTOS: ESPN College GameDay comes back to Austin for first time in 10 years

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Texas fans were early, they were loud and they wore orange to celebrate "College GameDay." Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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While there was a little purple and gold in the crowd, it was mostly a sea of burnt orange. Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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Some of the signs were very creative. Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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The last time "College GameDay" was in Austin was 2009. Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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Things got even crazier when (Professor) Matthew McConaughey showed up to pick Texas to win. Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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The rest of the panel, including Lee Corso, picked LSU. Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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Lee still threw a "hook 'em" sign though. Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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And everyone was in great spirits. Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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Never say Texas fans don't take their football seriously! Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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Some folks were on the Forty Acres as early as 5 a.m.! The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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Hook 'Em Horns! Photo by KVUE's Becca Flores.

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