Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian on facing No. 1 Alabama: ‘We need to be enamored with us

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian understands that his program has a chance for a defining moment on Saturday when the Longhorns welcome Nick Saban and No. 1 Alabama to Austin, Texas.

He also understands that it is just one game – a non-conference game for now – and will ultimately have no impact on the goal he has set for this year. 

The Texas Longhorns take the field before the game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 03, 2022 in Austin, Texas. ( Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

"I think one of the mistakes people make is (saying) this is the game that’s going to define our program," Sarkisian said on Monday, according to AL.com. "It might. It might not. I’m not concerned about it. I’m concerned with the way we play the game. I said it all along, my goal is to be in Dallas Dec. 3 (for the Big 12 title game). This game has no impact on that."

CLEMSON SURGES IN SECOND HALF, TAKES DOWN GEORGIA TECH 41-10

Sarkisian knows Alabama well, spending three seasons under Saban as an assistant coach. As he attempts to turn around the Texas program in his second year as head coach, Sarkisian is focused on playing ‘good football,’ not that Texas will be squaring off against the Alabama juggernaut. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Bryce Young, #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide, runs for a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies at Bryant Denny Stadium on September 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)

"You can get caught up in being worried about Alabama," Sarkisian said. "You can get caught up worrying about GameDay being here. You can get caught up