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WATCH: UA players ‘excited’ for first night game of 2019 season versus Tennessee

Four student-athletes were granted media access on Monday, following Alabama’s 47-28 win over Texas A&M.

The group of Tua Tagovailoa, Xavier McKinney, Terrell Lewis and Jaylen Waddle all talked about their ‘excitement’ for the Crimson Tide’s first night game of the season this week versus Tennessee. While each one understands what this rivalry means for the fans that grew up in it, all four players are treating it like it’s another game.

For McKinney and Lewis, the tandem on defense is happy about the growth of Christian Barmore.

Both guys said the redshirt freshman brings an energy that ‘gets everyone going.